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SFA 987R

1977 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

25,679 mi
Last recorded25,679 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFA 987R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 25,679 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 25,678 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 23,967 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 23,916 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff noisey

Fail 10 Jun 2020 23,913 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 22,731 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 22,731 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2017 22,508 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 22,508 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 21,559 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 21,037 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 21,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 20,330 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 20,330 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 19,737 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,225 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,396 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,904 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFA 987R registered?

SFA 987R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 1977.

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