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E981 AEV

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

83,867 mi
Last recorded83,867 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE981 AEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 83,867 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 8,309 miles

Underside is slightly corroded.

All front steering/ball joint dustcovers perished.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underneath the body. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the bottom of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weeping from all gearbox/prop shaft seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All 4 corners are binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 8,309 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leaking exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From near the manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Marked with yellow chalk, around the steering box support bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front steering/ball joint dustcovers perished.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underneath the body. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the bottom of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weeping from all gearbox/prop shaft seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All 4 corners are binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside is slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2017 8,235 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 8,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage cross-member (6.1.A.1)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 8,157 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage cross-member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 8,151 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting strap fractured (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross-member (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine block ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 7,920 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Slight corrosion around steering box area

Fail 5 Oct 2015 7,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Slight corrosion around steering box area

Pass 3 Sep 2014 7,280 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewalls

Fail 26 Aug 2014 7,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewalls

Pass 2 Jul 2013 6,038 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 6,037 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both rear brake back-plates misted with oil

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,578 miles

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

battery insecure

dash lights inoprative

nearside front engine cover catch missing

offside front bump stop missing

Fail 28 Feb 2012 45,578 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

battery insecure

dash lights inoprative

nearside front engine cover catch missing

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 2,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front brakes binding,not considered excessive.

light corrosion to chassis, both sides, full length.not considered excessive.

near side front indicator lamp lense missing.bulb correct colour and functional.

off side handbrake cable, outer casing melted- near exhaust.not affecting inner cable operation.

off side rear lamp lense cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2010 2,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

off side rear lamp lense cracked

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front brakes binding,not considered excessive.

light corrosion to chassis, both sides, full length.not considered excessive.

near side front indicator lamp lense missing.bulb correct colour and functional.

off side handbrake cable, outer casing melted- near exhaust.not affecting inner cable operation.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,512 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 23,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 2,139 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres cracked

n/s/r weelarch broken

Fail 13 Sep 2006 2,139 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all tyres cracked

n/s/r/ wheel arch broken

o/s/ door broken

rear wheel bearings noisey

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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E981 AEV is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 E981 AEV, 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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E981 AEV is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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