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E702 CGU

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

91,351 mi
Last recorded91,351 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE702 CGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 91,351 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2025 91,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 90,952 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Fail 12 Sep 2023 90,949 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 90,409 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 90,375 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 90,373 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,492 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 86,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 86,231 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,099 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 86,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,025 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,090 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,680 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 79,658 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 78,380 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 78,380 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 77,530 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 77,503 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 76,763 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,353 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 74,341 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,725 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 72,725 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2006 70,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear axle hub oil seal leaking slightly but not affecting braking system

Pass 30 Jun 2005 68,649 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 68,590 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2005 68,590 miles

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

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

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

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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E702 CGU is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 E702 CGU, 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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What year was E702 CGU registered?

E702 CGU is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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