MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,679 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
rear diff noisey
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
rear diff noisey
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
no seat belts required
visual emission test only
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
body corrosion
drivers door outer button insecure
gear box crossmember modified
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
body corrosion
drivers door outer button insecure
gear box crossmember modified
no seat belts required
visual emission test only
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SFA 987R is a 1977 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1977 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 64,472 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 SFA 987R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SFA 987R registered?
SFA 987R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 1977.
Is SFA 987R safe to buy?
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