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E952 MWD

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,174 mi
Last recorded74,174 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE952 MWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 74,174 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 74,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (6.4.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

advise crack in windscreen

Pass 10 May 2007 72,342 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.8b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.8b)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 69,524 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (6.4.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 69,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

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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E952 MWD is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E952 MWD, 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 E952 MWD registered?

E952 MWD is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E952 MWD safe to buy?

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