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XIJ 843

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,369 mi
Last recorded94,369 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIJ 843
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 94,369 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 94,183 miles

Underside corroded (front and rear

Pass 18 Jun 2024 94,112 miles

Rear Underside corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 94,002 miles

Front Underside corroded

Rear Underside corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,931 miles

under side corroding

under side under sealed

Fail 26 Jan 2022 93,923 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked x2 hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper indicator in op

under side corroding

under side under sealed

Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,799 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,600 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 93,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 93,397 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 93,169 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,716 miles

nearside rear cassis leg rusty

nearside steering rack gaiter perished

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arm joints

wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 10 Dec 2015 92,716 miles

nearside rear cassis leg rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside steering rack gaiter perished

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arm joints

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,297 miles

both front wheel arches rusty

front bumper rusty

front chassis crossmember rusty

front shockabsorbers weak

offside rear outer tyre perishing

slight play in front wheel bearings

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2013 91,617 miles

both front wheel arches becoming rusty

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

nearside rear chassis rail rusty near suspension mountings

nearside rear inner tyre sidewall perished

propshaft splined joint and support bearing worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Dec 2012 90,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front wheel arch becoming rusty

oil leak from engine

play in propshaft splined joint and center prop bearing

Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,955 miles

offside front wheel arch becoming rusty

oil leak from engine

play in propshaft splined joint and center prop bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,935 miles

power steering belt a little loose

propshaft center bearing and splined joint worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,524 miles

auxilary dive belt perished

nearside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed on edges

oil leak from rear of engine-suspect fuel lift pump seal/gasket

propshaft center joint worn

Fail 15 Dec 2010 88,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

auxilary dive belt perished

nearside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed on edges

oil leak from rear of engine-suspect fuel lift pump seal/gasket

propshaft center joint worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,665 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

offside rear light lens cracked

rear propshaft joint worn

Pass 29 Jan 2008 83,035 miles

offside cab window glass damaged/cracked

offside rear leaf spring/spring eye bush perished

Pass 8 Jan 2007 80,623 miles

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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XIJ 843 is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XIJ 843, 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 XIJ 843 registered?

XIJ 843 is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is XIJ 843 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIJ 843 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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