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D154 GHP

1987 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,447 mi
Last recorded36,447 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD154 GHP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 36,447 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside of prescribed area but excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 35,597 miles

Nearside inner and outer sill panels corroded and poor quality repairs just outside prescribed area.

Fail 12 Aug 2020 35,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside inner and outer sill panels corroded and poor quality repairs just outside prescribed area.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 35,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger rusting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls deteriating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 35,231 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger rusting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls deteriating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,095 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,457 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,359 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 34,359 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear not working hazard lights (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,171 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 34,160 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

headlight switch or relay faulty

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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D154 GHP is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D154 GHP, 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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D154 GHP is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1987.

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