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E950 MBJ

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,907 mi
Last recorded97,907 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE950 MBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,907 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 97,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 96,975 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 96,492 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 90,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 90,294 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 81,226 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 81,226 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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E950 MBJ is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E950 MBJ, 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 E950 MBJ registered?

E950 MBJ is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E950 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E950 MBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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