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E861 WWB

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,379 mi
Last recorded19,379 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE861 WWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 19,379 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 19,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 18,659 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 18,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 17,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle welded in various places.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 15,399 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 15,394 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 14,203 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 14,198 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 11,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,050 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 10,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 6,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 6,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 3,556 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 3,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 68 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 57 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 92,894 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 84,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 79,939 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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E861 WWB is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E861 WWB, 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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E861 WWB is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 1987.

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