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LUI 8053

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

2,710 mi
Last recorded2,710 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 8053
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 2,710 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 479 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 360 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 23 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 144,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing as marked under wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. and worn on inner edge (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower part of screen cracked not in line of vision

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing both ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 141,856 miles

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear axle brake pipes poorly routed and fitted

general corrosion to suspension components

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 141,856 miles

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear axle brake pipes poorly routed and fitted

general corrosion to suspension components

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 139,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

clutch pedal ant-slip worn

general corrosion of bodywork, underside and suspension components

Fail 23 Oct 2015 139,005 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

clutch pedal ant-slip worn

general corrosion of bodywork, underside and suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 135,378 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

battery security poor

minor leak of diesel from leak off pipes

Fail 22 Oct 2014 135,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

battery security poor

minor leak of diesel from leak off pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2013 131,377 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch cable incorrectly assembled on release arm

exhaust manifold bolts insecure

front exhaust corroded

general corrosion of bodywork

offside sill step corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Oct 2012 124,656 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

corrosion of offside front door step area

propshaft universal joint alignment incorrect

Pass 19 Oct 2011 119,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 119,431 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 112,311 miles

front brake imbalance to nearside

Pass 14 Oct 2009 109,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 17 Oct 2008 106,343 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

general oil leaks under engine

handbrake cables appear to have been rubbing against rear tyres when overloaded

Pass 15 Oct 2007 100,961 miles

nearside rear chassis

Pass 11 Oct 2006 94,832 miles

both front flexi hose ends corroding.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 86,992 miles

both rear shocker bushs bottom ones †front discs coroded †prop rear center bearing

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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LUI 8053 is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LUI 8053, 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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LUI 8053 is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1987.

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