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OIW 4963

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

22,863 mi
Last recorded22,863 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIW 4963
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 22,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres perishing

chassis extensively welded & undersealed

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 19 Jul 2017 22,852 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front & rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chassis repaired & undersealed

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 2 Jun 2017 22,825 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount <15cm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount <15cm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted upper and side inner arch severely corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount <15cm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front king pin has lift within bushes

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Outer tyre has damage to side wall

Oil leak engine and gearbox seals ()

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

no parking brake indication on dash

Pass 26 May 2016 20,908 miles

chassis extensively welded & undersealed

Fail 18 May 2016 20,633 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front outrigger to floor rusted and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe over axle rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,225 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 16,667 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 16,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes greased

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

There is slight corrosion in the n/s chassis within prescribed 30cms of the LS VALVE

Pass 12 Feb 2013 16,032 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 4 Feb 2013 16,020 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 6 Oct 2011 14,999 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 14,976 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner arch holed not in a prescribed area

Pass 8 May 2010 13,260 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 12,779 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 12,778 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,617 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OIW 4963 is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 9,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OIW 4963, 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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OIW 4963 is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 1987.

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