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E765 JDG

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

45,154 mi
Last recorded45,154 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE765 JDG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 45,154 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 45,154 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 45,115 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,782 miles

Both rear half shafts starting to leak

Underbody corrosion

Spare wheel defective

Fail 16 Nov 2020 44,782 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Both rear half shafts starting to leak

Underbody corrosion

Spare wheel defective

Pass 15 May 2019 42,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

spare tyre heavily perished

Pass 9 May 2018 41,097 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 41,097 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 40,459 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 40,456 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure seat base collapsed (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 40,359 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 40,355 miles

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim is flat (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven was low (3.7.B.2)

parking brake warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 15 May 2015 40,280 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 40,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,235 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake disc corroding and pitted

nearside front chassis suspension mount area corroding

offside rear tyre crack,s on sidewall

small fluid leak nearside rear hub

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,080 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,716 miles

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

exhaust rusting

front brake discs rusting

nearside front suspension mounting area rusting very badly

nearside rear brake backplate damp?

offside rear handbrake lazy

play nearside front steering arm ball joint

wear in centre prop shaft bush

Fail 23 Mar 2011 39,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust rusting

front brake discs rusting

nearside front suspension mounting area rusting very badly

nearside rear brake backplate damp?

offside rear handbrake lazy

play nearside front steering arm ball joint

wear in centre prop shaft bush

Fail 11 Jan 2010 39,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,062 miles

advice slight blow from the centre exhaust

advice sterring rack boots perrished

advise nsf tyre perrished

Fail 16 Oct 2008 39,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advice slight blow from the centre exhaust

advice sterring rack boots perrished

advise nsf tyre perrished

Pass 17 May 2006 36,592 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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E765 JDG 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 E765 JDG, 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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E765 JDG is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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