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D103 VEV

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,137 mi
Last recorded62,137 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD103 VEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 62,994 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 60,365 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,369 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 57,230 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 57,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 56,055 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,892 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 54,886 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D103 VEV is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D103 VEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D103 VEV registered?

D103 VEV is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 February 1987.

Is D103 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D103 VEV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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