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C15 OME

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

55,105 mi
Last recorded55,105 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 OME
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

chassis has welded patch repairs coated in protective materials - repairs appear sound

Pass 1 May 2015 53,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow bar assembly welded to vehicle structure. Whilst this appears sound and secure it may prove insufficent to withstand a heavy towed load. Recommend seeking advice of a towbar specialist for clarification

front inner wing outer panels corroded outside of MOT perscribed areas of shock top mountings

front shock absorber/s have a reduced damping effect

rear chassis previously patch welded and covered in anti-corrosion materials. Repairs appear sound

slight play in steering column UJs

Fail 21 Apr 2015 53,603 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow bar assembly welded to vehicle structure. Whilst this appears sound and secure it may prove insufficent to withstand a heavy towed load. Recommend seeking advice of a towbar specialist for clarification

front inner wing outer panels corroded outside of MOT perscribed areas of shock top mountings

front shock absorber/s have a reduced damping effect

rear chassis previously patch welded and covered in anti-corrosion materials. Repairs appear sound

slight play in steering column UJs

Pass 1 May 2014 53,297 miles

Tow bar only welded to chassis.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 53,292 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tow bar only welded to chassis.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,672 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

front exhaust pipe hitting woodern storage box underside

front shocks considered close to end of working life - early replacement recommended

nearside front chassis leg/crossmember ( viewed inside engine bay) slightly corroded - not considered excessive

nearside front inner corroded but appears welded/repaired from inside engine bay - repair covered by battery

rear brake pipes on axle slightly corroded

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

slight play in lower steering coloum UJ

slight wear in nearside rear spring bush

swivel type seats fitted resulting in slight rocking movement of front seats - not resulting in insecure seats

Fail 6 Mar 2012 50,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

front exhaust pipe hitting woodern storage box underside

front shocks considered close to end of working life - early replacement recommended

nearside front chassis leg/crossmember ( viewed inside engine bay) slightly corroded - not considered excessive

nearside front inner corroded but appears welded/repaired from inside engine bay - repair covered by battery

rear brake pipes on axle slightly corroded

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

slight play in lower steering coloum UJ

slight wear in nearside rear spring bush

swivel type seats fitted resulting in slight rocking movement of front seats - not resulting in insecure seats

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corossion to n/s outer sill

Fail 2 Mar 2011 48,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corossion to n/s outer sill

front discs scored

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to rear chassis (no hole found)

small play to steering UJ

Fail 23 Mar 2010 46,789 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to rear chassis (no hole found)

small play to steering UJ

Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,694 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 43,694 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,035 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 41,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,171 miles

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

corrosion to n/s step (not in pescrided area )

Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,791 miles

n/s/r tyre small cracks to outer wall

Fail 10 Feb 2006 31,779 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r oil around brake drum

n/s/r tyre small cracks to outer wall

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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C15 OME is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 C15 OME, 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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C15 OME is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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