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E804 XNS

1987 Ford Transit

Brown Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,277 mi
Last recorded93,277 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE804 XNS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,277 miles

Offside front brake disc corroding.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 93,249 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake disc corroding.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,196 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 89,125 miles

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

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,879 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 807,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 763,463 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 75,895 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 75,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r inner tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,724 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 69,639 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 69,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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E804 XNS is a 1987 Ford Transit in Brown with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E804 XNS, 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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E804 XNS is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 1987.

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