MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
general corrosion to vehicle
o/s/f brake disc scored
offside rear hub damp
vehicle has general corrosion
Both front door steps holed and corrodded.
Offside rear backing plate damp.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front door steps holed and corrodded.
Off side rear tyre badly perished on outter side wall.
Offside rear backing plate damp.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
o/s/r wheel outer tyre outer side wall is perished
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)
off side rear outer tyre perished on side wall
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E857 CHK is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E857 CHK, 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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E857 CHK is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 1987.
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