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E853 ECJ

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,017 mi
Last recorded9,017 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE853 ECJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 9,017 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 9,012 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 8,332 miles

Brake and Clutch pedal rubbers worn

Engine burning oil

Front crossmember corroding

Nearside rear chassis corroding

Offside rear inner tyre low tread

Play in steering box

Rear tyres badly perished

Fail 4 Jun 2009 8,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Brake and Clutch pedal rubbers worn

Engine burning oil

Nearside rear chassis corroding

Offside rear inner tyre low tread

Play in steering box

Rear tyres badly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,112 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 77,100 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 72,843 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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E853 ECJ is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E853 ECJ, 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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What year was E853 ECJ registered?

E853 ECJ is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E853 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E853 ECJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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