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E858 AAR

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

593 mi
Last recorded593 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE858 AAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 593 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 29 Jul 2011 573 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Oct 2009 94,569 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 94,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both batteries not secure

both front chassis rails at front leaf spring mounting points corrosion growth

corrosion growth on offside rear chassis rail near rear mudwing front stay

front brake hose surface corrosion

offside front chassis rail under bonnet near steering box mounting corrosion growth

offside front door step corrosion growth

offside rear of cab inside behind seat welding repair poor

oil leak from engine

oil leaking from rear of gearbox

propshaft centre bearing nearest gearbox worn

Pass 27 Oct 2008 92,716 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 92,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 90,166 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 90,154 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front step corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2007 89,849 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 89,849 miles

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

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

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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E858 AAR is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E858 AAR, 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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E858 AAR is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 1987.

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