1987 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · E585 ATO
1987 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1987. Recorded mileage 81,318 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1993cc
E585 ATO Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/04/2020
- 81,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E585 ATO Mileage History
- 04/11/200675,005 mi
- 16/01/200775,093 mi+88 mi
- 20/01/200775,117 mi+24 mi
- 17/01/200877,420 mi+2,303 mi
- 19/01/200877,420 mi
- 21/01/200978,418 mi+998 mi
- 30/01/200978,418 mi
- 20/06/201178,507 mi+89 mi
- 27/06/201178,529 mi+22 mi
- 27/07/201878,709 mi+180 mi
- 16/04/202081,318 mi+2,609 mi
Average of roughly 469 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
E585 ATO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Transit (E585 ATO) between November 2006 and April 2020.
The record contains 5 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2020 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
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