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KJZ 8450

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,689 mi
Last recorded106,689 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJZ 8450
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 106,689 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 106,689 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 96,960 miles

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

N/S/R inner tyre has split in sidewall

Fail 10 Jul 2007 96,960 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

corrosion to body and chassis

n/s/r inner tyre has split in side wall

Pass 14 Jul 2006 48,997 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 48,989 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

body kit fitted

corrosion to back of cab floor and chassis

front tyre walls perished

slight blow manifold

slight lift in kingpin thrusts

tow ball close to obscuring no plate

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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KJZ 8450 is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KJZ 8450, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJZ 8450 registered?

KJZ 8450 is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 1987.

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