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E874 PDH

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,189 mi
Last recorded29,189 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE874 PDH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,189 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in centre propshaft joint

underside of vehicle heavily greased & undersealed

Fail 10 Nov 2014 29,144 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in centre propshaft joint

underside of vehicle heavily greased & undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2013 21,962 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 21,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 14,598 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily greased and undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2012 14,598 miles

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily greased and undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2011 7,840 miles

underside of vehicle heavily greased & undersealed

Fail 14 Nov 2011 7,782 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

underside of vehicle heavily greased & undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,823 miles

underneath vehicle heavily greased & undersealed

Fail 18 Nov 2010 99,781 miles

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

underneath vehicle heavily greased & undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2009 92,108 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 91,817 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,472 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 83,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

entire underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal and grease

Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,204 miles

underside of vehicle very heavily greased/undersealed

Fail 15 Nov 2007 73,177 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

underside of vehicle very heavily greased/undersealed

Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,465 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

underside of vehicle HEAVILY greased & undersealed

Fail 17 Nov 2006 65,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

underside of vehicle HEAVILY greased & undersealed

Pass 17 Nov 2005 55,751 miles

underside of vehicle HEAVILY greased & undersealed

Fail 15 Nov 2005 55,655 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside rear chassis heavily corroded

underside of vehicle & under bonnet HEAVILY greased & undersealed

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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E874 PDH is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E874 PDH, 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 E874 PDH registered?

E874 PDH is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E874 PDH safe to buy?

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