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E821 JFA

1987 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,038 mi
Last recorded2,038 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE821 JFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 2,038 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 2,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

vehicle load bead have slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2010 96,162 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,279 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 68,976 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 68,966 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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E821 JFA is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E821 JFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E821 JFA registered?

E821 JFA is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 1987.

Is E821 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E821 JFA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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