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E977 ANO

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

83,870 mi
Last recorded83,870 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE977 ANO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 83,870 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 79,637 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

drivers and passenger front seat security

vehicle corrosion

vehicle wiring condition

Fail 23 May 2022 79,637 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

drivers and passenger front seat security

vehicle corrosion

vehicle wiring condition

Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,390 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion complete underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 78,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 76,056 miles

Front Silencer Baffles Slightly Deteriorated.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 76,056 miles

Front Silencer Baffles Slightly Deteriorated.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 78,505 miles

various under body corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Tyre perished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,573 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.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)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Tyre perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,476 miles

n/s/r inner wing on under side corroded and holed

Fail 16 Jul 2012 74,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r inner wing on under side corroded and holed

o/s/f brake disc badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,350 miles

o/s/r inner wing holed

Fail 22 Jul 2011 72,350 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r inner wing holed

Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,352 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 71,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,973 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Jul 2009 69,954 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2008 69,227 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Jul 2008 69,215 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2006 66,860 miles

rear cross member weak

Fail 9 Aug 2006 66,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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)

rear cross member weak

Pass 11 Aug 2005 65,440 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 65,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

both front discs corroding

offside front & nearside rear tyres cracked in the tread

slight brake bind nearside rear

slight brake bind on fronts . Offside front has been hot

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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E977 ANO is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 E977 ANO, 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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E977 ANO is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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