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ExpiredMileage
41,305 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
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))
offside front inner wing slight corrosion
near side front step corroding around old repairs
rear cross member corroded to excess
under side poor condition
wiper blades worn
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
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)
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
Oil leak
both sill edges holed and corroded
previous repairs to vehicle structure
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
offside door step holed and corroded
previous repairs to structure
underside of vehicle corroding
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
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
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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.
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.
Oil leak
front section of exhaust system starting to corrode.
metal brake pipes have protective coating applied.
metal brake pipes have protective coating applied.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
metal brake pipes have protective coating applied.
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
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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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