1987 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · E242 LYF
1987 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 43,294 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E242 LYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 43,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E242 LYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Transit (E242 LYF) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E242 LYF Mileage History
- 09/02/202341,956 mi
- 15/02/202341,989 mi+33 mi
- 21/02/202442,273 mi+284 mi
- 17/02/202542,635 mi+362 mi
- 17/02/202643,294 mi+659 mi
Average of roughly 443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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