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D147 DEW

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,213 mi
Last recorded51,213 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD147 DEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,213 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 51,213 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,639 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S/F INNER WING HEAVY CORROSION

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

UNABLE TO CHECK ALL BRAKE PIPES AS COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 14 Jul 2009 44,639 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S/F INNER WING HEAVY CORROSION

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

UNABLE TO CHECK ALL BRAKE PIPES AS COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,502 miles

n/s/f king pin slight lift

o/s/f king pin slight lift

unable to check brake pipes properly as all coverd with stone chip underseal

Fail 8 Jul 2008 40,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f king pin slight lift

o/s/f king pin slight lift

unable to check brake pipes properly as all coverd with stone chip underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,368 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 31,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 87,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 86,637 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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D147 DEW is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D147 DEW, 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 D147 DEW registered?

D147 DEW is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D147 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D147 DEW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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