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E738 CDP

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

47,979 mi
Last recorded47,979 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE738 CDP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 47,979 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 47,978 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 47,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,819 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 46,781 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 46,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,180 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 43,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,523 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Step. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 19 May 2015 41,073 miles

play in o/s tiebar.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 41,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

play in o/s tiebar.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 41,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rubbers perished and splitting.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r inner body ( behind rear wheelarch) has corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2013 39,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r inner body ( behind rear wheelarch) has corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,844 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,623 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight noise from off-side rear wheel bearings.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 32,614 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight noise from off-side rear wheel bearings.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,220 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 26,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,315 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 126,290 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

advise battery inseucre

advise unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 21 May 2008 23,293 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 23,293 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,982 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 20,589 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,073 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 11,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E738 CDP is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 E738 CDP, 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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E738 CDP is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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