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D104 SET

1987 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,462 mi
Last recorded4,462 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD104 SET
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 4,462 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 4,462 miles

Offside inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 4,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 4,462 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 4,462 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 4,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 May 2013 4,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all underside corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 4,462 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 4,462 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2011 4,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F INNER WING CORRODED

S/WASH BOTTLE ADRIFT

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 May 2010 4,008 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 3,997 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 3,225 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 3,211 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2008 2,731 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 2,724 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 2,314 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 2,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 1,485 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 1,485 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise both front flexy brake hoses metal parts show signs of slight corrosion

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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D104 SET is a 1987 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D104 SET, 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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D104 SET is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 1987.

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