1987 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · E738 CDP
1987 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 47,979 miles. MOT valid until 28/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,979 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
E738 CDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 47,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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E738 CDP Mileage History
- 22/03/202247,819 mi
- 17/05/202347,973 mi+154 mi
- 07/06/202347,978 mi+5 mi
- 30/08/202547,979 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/202647,979 mi
Average of roughly 36 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E738 CDP 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 (E738 CDP) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
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