1987 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · E981 AEV
1987 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 8,392 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E981 AEV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 8,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E981 AEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Transit (E981 AEV) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake inoperative on one side Both rear (1.4.1 (a))”; “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steeri”.
E981 AEV Mileage History
- 12/10/202283,867 mi
- 13/10/20268,392 mi-75,475 mi
Average of roughly -18,855 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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