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WUY 249

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,920 mi
Last recorded89,920 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUY 249
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 89,920 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,781 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,770 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,329 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 88,842 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,289 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,343 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,206 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,773 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,773 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,773 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 85,773 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,773 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 85,773 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 85,773 miles

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

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering column shaft repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering

Pass 15 Aug 2012 85,773 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 85,773 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 85,772 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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WUY 249 is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WUY 249, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WUY 249 registered?

WUY 249 is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 1987.

Is WUY 249 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUY 249 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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