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E955 MWD

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,322 mi
Last recorded74,322 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE955 MWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,322 miles

Body has slight corrosion tipper body floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides cracking (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2016 74,316 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to body 3 points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion tipper body floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides cracking (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2015 72,761 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 16 Nov 2014 71,004 miles

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

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

sills floor main chassi starting to split in outer skins very weak through out req wax oil grease as GENERAL METAL FATIGE

Pass 16 Nov 2014 71,004 miles

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

sills floor main chassi starting to split in outer skins very weak through out req wax oil grease as GENERAL METAL FATIGE

Pass 17 Nov 2013 69,001 miles

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSE REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE BEEN WELED THROUGH OUT REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT TO PROTECT AS GENERAL METAL FATIGE

Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2011 66,010 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

sills floor chassi brake pipes as general metal fatige been weled and backed through out all looks good but looks very repaied privouse reapairs through out

Pass 6 Nov 2011 66,010 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

sills floor chassi brake pipes as general metal fatige been weled and backed through out all looks good but looks very repaied privouse reapairs through out

Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,123 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front discs slightly worn

sills floor chassi as general metal fatige been weled and blacked through out

vehicle has been welded throughout exstensively

Fail 8 Nov 2010 65,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both sides front discs slightly worn

vehicle has been welded throughout exstensively

Pass 14 Dec 2009 911,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

excessive welding throughout vehicle

slight of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 11 Dec 2009 91,156 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

excessive welding throughout vehicle

slight of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2008 88,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

excessive welding throughout vehicle

n/s & o/s king pins slight lift

Pass 24 Nov 2007 84,397 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

excessive welding throughout vehicle

signs of corrosion on all steel brake pipes

signs of corrosion on door steps

signs of corrosion on flexis

Pass 9 Dec 2006 819,710 miles

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

excessive welding throughout vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2005 79,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on side body door not causing sharp edge

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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E955 MWD is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E955 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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E955 MWD is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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