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E905 JTC

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,845 mi
Last recorded3,845 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE905 JTC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 3,845 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

shut panel stay at lower end loose

water tank carrier corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 3,845 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure both main and leisure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbing on body (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear lower (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer sill corroded

shut panel stay at lower end loose

water tank carrier corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 3,845 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 12 May 2014 3,845 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 3,845 miles

water tank not fully secure on offside of chassis and exhaust silencer touchs on cover

Fail 29 Jan 2013 3,845 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside sill cover corroded

nearside steap corroded at front

water tank not fully secure on offside of chassis and exhaust silencer touchs on cover

Pass 28 May 2010 3,845 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 3,845 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 3,845 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre side wall cut

Fail 2 Apr 2008 890 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre side wall cut

Pass 17 Nov 2006 98,137 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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E905 JTC is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E905 JTC, 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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E905 JTC is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 1987.

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