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E812 JBF

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,642 mi
Last recorded39,642 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE812 JBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 23,249 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 6,988 miles

horn density low.

vehicle chassis heavily plated o,k at mot test.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 6,987 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

horn density low.

vehicle chassis heavily plated o,k at mot test.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 90,557 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 90,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,577 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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E812 JBF is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E812 JBF, 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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E812 JBF is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 1987.

Is E812 JBF safe to buy?

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