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A5 DMU

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

9,804 mi
Last recorded9,804 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 9,804 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 31 Aug 2017 9,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil Leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 8,178 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,384 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 7,369 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 4,982 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 4,674 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 3,581 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 3,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,896 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 2,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 2,441 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 2,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 831 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 797 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 99,905 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 99,485 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 99,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 99,181 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 99,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,781 miles

advise rear exhaust mounting perished.

Pass 4 Aug 2005 98,324 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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A5 DMU is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1987 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 58,852 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 DMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 DMU registered?

A5 DMU is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 February 1987.

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