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E997 JOO

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

98,771 mi
Last recorded98,771 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE997 JOO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 98,771 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 98,770 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member o/s rear x member water tankis insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 98,696 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 98,623 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases forward of silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear inner sill corrosion

Rear side walls cracking on both tyres at rear

Fail 16 Mar 2018 98,606 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven low reading (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven low reading and oil on shoes (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases forward of silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear inner sill corrosion

Rear side walls cracking on both tyres at rear

Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

n/s/ inner sill corroded and holed out prescribe area

vehicle heavily wax oil and undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2016 98,433 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed starting wire (1.9.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

n/s/ inner sill corroded and holed out prescribe area

vehicle heavily wax oil and undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise detected from rear axle / wheel bearings

Fail 5 Oct 2015 96,491 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise detected from rear axle / wheel bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,614 miles

both front seats play in swivel bases

offside rear tyre slight cracking in outer sidewall

Fail 27 Sep 2013 95,614 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front seats play in swivel bases

offside rear tyre slight cracking in outer sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,609 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf chassis corroded

osf chassis/headlamp surround corroded outside perscribed areas

Fail 4 Oct 2012 94,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf chassis corroded

osf chassis/headlamp surround corroded outside perscribed areas

Pass 19 Oct 2011 89,536 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 89,536 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

brake check required

rear brake application just within limits

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 14 Oct 2009 88,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 88,851 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 88,543 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 88,007 miles

rear brake application uneven

surface corrosion both front door steps

Fail 8 Oct 2007 88,007 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven

surface corrosion both front door steps

Pass 11 Oct 2006 87,403 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 87,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corosion to offside front inner door step

jack bag rubbing steering coloum under bonnet

offside & nearside front seats loose in fitment †

poor repair to nearside front spring mount

Pass 21 Oct 2005 86,777 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 86,777 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre sidewall perised

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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E997 JOO is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 E997 JOO, 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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E997 JOO is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 1987.

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