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1987 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

73,296 mi
Last recorded73,296 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 SH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 73,296 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 51,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 73,005 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 73,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 72,856 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 72,239 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning on rearaxle (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 72,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,157 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,657 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 71,657 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting rear to body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 71,556 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 71,551 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 71,237 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,571 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,466 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,318 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,825 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 67,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 71,299 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 71,299 miles

Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 171,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 171,590 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 66,528 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 52,133 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,008 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 61,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 65,657 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 65,650 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 65,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 64,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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44 SH is a 1987 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 44 SH, 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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What year was 44 SH registered?

44 SH is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1987.

Is 44 SH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 44 SH shows 35 tests with a 68.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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