MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
265,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
body fixing bolts both sides rear loose and starting to corrode near fixing points
chassis legs both sides rear corroding and genral condition of underside corroding
front prop shaft flange loose
lift in king pins
oil leak
road tested
slight wear in all raer spring bushes
wear in wiper linkage
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear inner tyres low on tread and in poor condition on sidewalls near side just in limits
lift in nearside king pin
no grease nipple in offside king pin and starting to wear due to lack of grease
no new parts fitted to brake servo
oil leaks from engine
wear in both front brake discs
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear inner tyres low on tread and in poor condition on side walls
no grease nipple in offside king pins and starting to wear due to lack of grease
wear in both front brake discs
ADVANCED WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS
BOTH FRONT ROAD SPRINGS GETTING WEAK
BOTH INNER REAR TYRES PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS AND DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE REAR ROAD RIM
CORRODING ON OFF SIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG
CORROSION ON OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR STEP
LIFT AND WEAR IN NEARSIDE KING PIN
MAX FREE PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL (SUSPECT STEERING BOX)
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE PASSENGER SEAT BELT WEBBING
SLIGHT IMBALANCE IN FRONT AND REAR BRAKE READINGS (FURTHER ATTENTION TO BRAKES RECOMENDED)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
ADVANCED WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS
BOTH FRONT ROAD SPRINGS GETTING WEAK
CORRODING NEAR FRONT SPRING FIXING POINT NEAR SIDE
CORROSION ON OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR STEP
LIFT AND WEAR IN NEARSIDE KING PIN
MAX FREE PLAY IN STEERING BOX AND AT STEERING WHEEL
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WEBBING
SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKE READINGS
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E986 FLE is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 E986 FLE, 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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E986 FLE is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 August 1987.
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