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E704 XFJ

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

16,716 mi
Last recorded16,716 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE704 XFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2009 16,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,041 miles

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

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

both front steps corroding

offside rear hub damp

spare tyre low pressure

Fail 18 Jun 2008 15,041 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

both front steps corroding

offside rear hub damp

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,663 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 11,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

advancing under body corrosion

both registration plates marked

o/s/ bulk head cooroding

o/s/r hub damp

slight exhaust blow manifold area

slight play steering rack

under body heavily undersealed

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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E704 XFJ is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E704 XFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E704 XFJ registered?

E704 XFJ is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E704 XFJ safe to buy?

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