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D173 OYD

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,929 mi
Last recorded82,929 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD173 OYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,929 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 82,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to lower rear doors

corrosion to n/s/f chassis

corrosion to o/s and n/s door steps

corrosion to o/s/r floor

dampness o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 5 Oct 2007 81,712 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 81,712 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 77,779 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 77,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

n/s/f indicator lens damaged †corrosion on rear floor †front tyres perished †n/s/r tyre perished

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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D173 OYD is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D173 OYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D173 OYD registered?

D173 OYD is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D173 OYD safe to buy?

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