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D186 DRW

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,194 mi
Last recorded75,194 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD186 DRW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 75,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s front door step rusty

slight free play in steering box

some blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 13 Jun 2025 74,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 74,561 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine idle speed slightly high

o/s front spring hanger slightly damaged

slight play in steering box

Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

idle speed slightly high

o/s front spring hanger area slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight lift in both kingpin assemblys

Fail 28 May 2014 73,795 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight lift in both kingpin assemblys

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s rear brake binding slightly

slight lift/ play in both kingpin assemblys

Fail 20 Jun 2013 73,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s rear brake binding slightly

slight lift/ play in both kingpin assemblys

Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,354 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 13,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,263 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 70,728 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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D186 DRW is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D186 DRW, 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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D186 DRW is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 1987.

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