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D122 ALX

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,235 mi
Last recorded69,235 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD122 ALX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 69,235 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis corroded offside (not in prescribed area )

Pass 29 Feb 2020 72,376 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

age related corrosion on vehicle underside

slight play in both rack arms

wipers poor

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust mounts wired

fuel tank strap corroded

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,240 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,240 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside washer jet weak

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both nearside rear tyres possible punctures

both rear mudguards missing

front cross member heavily seam sealed and undersealed

parkbrake effort only just met

play in propshaft centre mount

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 May 2016 69,235 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside washer jet weak

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both nearside rear tyres possible punctures

both rear mudguards missing

front cross member heavily seam sealed and undersealed

parkbrake effort only just met

play in propshaft centre mount

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 May 2015 68,154 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

underbody corrosion and repairs

Fail 22 May 2015 68,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

underbody corrosion and repairs

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,235 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both rear wheel guards not fitted

front brake discs deteriorated

front cross member heavily undersealed

nearside undersill damaged

offside rear lamp cracked

previous repairs underseal and paint

slight play in both suspension king pins

slight rear brake judder

wipers deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2014 69,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both rear wheel guards not fitted

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside undersill damaged

offside rear lamp cracked

previous repairs underseal and paint

slight play in both suspension king pins

slight rear brake judder

wipers deteriorating

Fail 6 Feb 2013 69,235 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front brake discs pitted

rear mudgaurds missing

battery insecure

floor corroded & holed by seat mounting

offside front inner sill badly corroded & holed

Pass 10 May 2011 69,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 69,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 69,235 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2008 69,235 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2007 69,235 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear forward mudgaurd missing

offside rear mudgaurd missing

Fail 4 Oct 2007 69,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

nearside rear forward mudgaurd missing

offside rear mudgaurds missing

Pass 27 Sep 2006

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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D122 ALX is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc 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 D122 ALX, 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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D122 ALX is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 January 1987.

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