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E752 CPN

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

89,804 mi
Last recorded89,804 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE752 CPN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,804 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 89,802 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 89,781 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,255 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,178 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 84,048 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,364 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,036 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 81,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,929 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded load compensating valve to rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,815 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 77,811 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 77,363 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perished

Fail 10 Feb 2015 76,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2014 74,254 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,213 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 74,206 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

batrys inscure

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,176 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,176 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 71,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspension, underbody surface corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2011 71,652 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspension, underbody surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,341 miles

all exhaust joints leaking slightly.

front brake discs corroded fairly badly.

front chassis cross member corroded near to limit in places .

front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

front suspension lower arms drop links and springs corroded.

gear selector /inhibitor shaft fell off.

handbrake lever has sideways play but does not come of of ratchet at time of test.

near side front inner wing corroded near limit in places.

off side front track rod end worn to limit.

off side rear tyre getting low on tread.

one of the rear chassis bearers/cross members is badly bent upwards but does not weaken the structure .

rear no plate lamp slightly insecure.

small amount of play in near side inner steering rack.

suspension bouncie to limit at time of test.

unable to see /check front brake pads.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 71,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all exhaust joints leaking slightly.

front brake discs corroded fairly badly.

front chassis cross member corroded near to limit in places .

front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

front suspension lower arms drop links and springs corroded.

handbrake lever has sideways play but does not come of of ratchet at time of test.

near side front inner wing corroded near limit in places.

off side front track rod end worn to limit.

off side rear tyre getting low on tread.

one of the rear chassis bearers/cross members is badly bent upwards but does not weaken the structure .

rear no plate lamp slightly insecure.

small amount of play in near side inner steering rack.

suspension bouncie near to limit.

unable to see /check front brake pads.

Pass 18 May 2009 70,057 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 70,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 63,016 miles

exhaust rear mounting

front number plate

Pass 24 May 2007 60,899 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 25 May 2006 58,094 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 58,094 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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E752 CPN is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 E752 CPN, 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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E752 CPN is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 1987.

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