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E853 JSL

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

859,838 mi
Last recorded859,838 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE853 JSL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 859,838 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 859,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,985 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both propshaft bushes in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2013 85,983 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both propshaft bushes in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2011 859,834 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2009 85,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 84,670 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,627 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s chassis

exhaust blowing sligthly at centre box bline

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 JSL is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E853 JSL, 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 JSL registered?

E853 JSL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 December 1987.

Is E853 JSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E853 JSL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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