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E969 BAL

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

41,305 mi
Last recorded41,305 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE969 BAL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2021 41,305 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pipe has been disconnected from the master cylinder.

Fail 7 May 2019 41,181 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking onto exhaust (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General signs of under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 38,369 miles

offside front inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,797 miles

near side front step corroding around old repairs

rear cross member corroded to excess

under side poor condition

wiper blades worn

Fail 13 Apr 2017 35,699 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front step corroding around old repairs

rear cross member corroded to excess

under side poor condition

Pass 11 May 2016 33,742 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 33,727 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2015 33,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 May 2014 32,513 miles

Oil leak

both sill edges holed and corroded

previous repairs to vehicle structure

Fail 12 May 2014 32,506 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both sill edges holed and corroded

previous repairs to vehicle structure

Pass 14 May 2013 32,113 miles

offside door step holed and corroded

previous repairs to structure

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 8 May 2013 32,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside door step holed and corroded

previous repairs to structure

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,704 miles

both door step edges dented

both sill edges flaking heavily

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

extensive previous repairs carried out to vehicle

front cross panel edges corroding

hand brake travel will soon require attention

slight wear in steering column

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 6 May 2011 30,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2011 30,537 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 29,182 miles

Oil leak

front section of exhaust system is starting to corrode.

front section of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

metal brake pipes have protective coating applied.

near side front sill is dented.

off side front sill is heavily corroded and dented.

off side rear sill is holed and corroded.

Fail 4 May 2010 29,182 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front section of exhaust system is starting to corrode.

front section of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

metal brake pipes have protective coating applied.

near side front sill is dented.

off side front sill is heavily corroded and dented.

off side rear sill is holed and corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,918 miles

Oil leak

front section of exhaust system starting to corrode.

metal brake pipes have protective coating applied.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,554 miles

metal brake pipes have protective coating applied.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 25,554 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

metal brake pipes have protective coating applied.

Pass 11 May 2007 24,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2007 24,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 236,867 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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E969 BAL is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 E969 BAL, 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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E969 BAL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 1987.

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