1987 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · E533 KTS
1987 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 116,707 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E533 KTS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 116,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E533 KTS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Transit (E533 KTS) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in”.
E533 KTS Mileage History
- 19/07/2023116,695 mi
- 28/07/2023116,695 mi
- 09/05/2026116,707 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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