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E697 MFX

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,832 mi
Last recorded94,832 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 MFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 94,832 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,498 miles

Offside Outer sill corrosion , body work poor in areas front

Fail 30 Mar 2021 94,497 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Outer sill corrosion , body work poor in areas front

Pass 31 Mar 2020 94,435 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 94,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,313 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 94,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 88,646 miles

Nearside Front inner wing / valance area

Offside Outer sill area

Fail 9 Jan 2018 88,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front inner wing / valance area

Offside Outer sill area

Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,045 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer/sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 86,045 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer/sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear cross section around spring hangers corroding

slight play nearside front suspension

Pass 15 Oct 2013 77,016 miles

offside rear tyre badly perished [ 9 years old]

slight drag nearside rear brake

Fail 11 Oct 2013 77,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre badly perished [ 9 years old]

slight drag nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,332 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,865 miles

[ NOTE ]water tank strap broken

corrosion in several places

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

Fail 15 Apr 2009 69,863 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

[ NOTE ]water tank strap broken

corrosion in several places

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

Fail 26 Jul 2007 69,794 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 69,654 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 69,571 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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E697 MFX is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E697 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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E697 MFX is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 1987.

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