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KEY 956G

1987 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,906 mi
Last recorded51,906 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEY 956G
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 51,906 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 51,904 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,686 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,845 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,766 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 51,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,629 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 50,629 miles

Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 50,237 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,237 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,927 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,901 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,848 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 49,290 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 49,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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KEY 956G is a 1987 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KEY 956G, 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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KEY 956G is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1987.

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