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D140 GDL

1987 Ford Bronco

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,086 mi
Last recorded72,086 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Bronco66,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD140 GDL
MakeFord
ModelBronco
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 72,086 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 69,829 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 68,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 68,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 67,976 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,829 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,170 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Bronco?

Based on 736 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
859
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15
fog lamp not working 14
Brake pipe excessively corroded 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 12
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D140 GDL is a 1987 Ford Bronco in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Ford Bronco models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 66,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Bronco fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D140 GDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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D140 GDL is a 1987 Ford Bronco, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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