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E744 CDP

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,599 mi
Last recorded87,599 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE744 CDP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,599 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavily under sealed

Fail 25 Sep 2019 87,563 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to front member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to front member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced member to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,284 miles

n/s/f footwell corroded not in prescribed area

n/s/f inner wing and o/s corroded

o/s/ chassis corroded

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Various areas of corrosion not in prescribed areas

Fail 11 Sep 2017 86,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Needs new sections (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Needs new sections (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,984 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 84,952 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member and inner wing (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear rear brake binding Both wheels (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,950 miles

corrosion on under side

Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,950 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 82,307 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 80,127 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 80,098 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,255 miles

corosion setting in at o/s/r chasis rigger.

h/brake effort on limit.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,580 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 74,515 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,567 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 71,471 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 67,886 miles

genral corosion underbody.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 64,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 60,872 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 60,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,482 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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E744 CDP is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 E744 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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E744 CDP is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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