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E691 MFX

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

10,627 mi
Last recorded10,627 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE691 MFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 10,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2025 10,510 miles

Cant see brake pads

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2024 10,394 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 9,759 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 8,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 6,996 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 6,456 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 6,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 5,152 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R bump stop missing.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 5,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R bump stop missing.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 4,401 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 4,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front suspension mounting point corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 2,986 miles

o/s battery tray corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2016 2,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

o/s battery tray corroding

rear exhaust repair loose

Pass 7 Apr 2015 248 miles

battery tray starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,192 miles

battery tray corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 98,189 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

battery tray corroded

engine coolant level low

Pass 8 Apr 2013 95,398 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

horn unit insecure.

nearside door step corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 95,398 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

horn unit insecure.

nearside door step corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,290 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 93,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 91,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 89,708 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 88,264 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 88,250 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 86,515 miles

travel on handbrake

underside of vechile corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2007 84,148 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 84,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2006 80,904 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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E691 MFX is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1987 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 58,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E691 MFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E691 MFX is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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