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D218 FTC

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,171 mi
Last recorded95,171 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD218 FTC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 95,171 miles

osf door sill corroded

slight play nsf and osf king pins

Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,505 miles

Corrosion NS inner foot step

Corrosion OS outer sill

Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,035 miles

osf outer sill corroded

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 4 Nov 2008 94,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

osf outer sill corroded

slight play in nsf and osf king pins

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Nov 2007 93,502 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 93,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr parking and foot brake are poor

oil leak

slight play in osf and nsf king pins

slight play in steering box

slight play nsf and osf wheel bearings

Pass 17 Nov 2006 92,342 miles

Battery insecure

auxilary drive belts are slightly perished

center prop shaft bearing has play

engine mountings are soft

oil leak from engine area

osf tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

slight play in drag link ball joint connecting to steering box, grease cover is also split on ball joint

slight play in nsf and osf king pins

Pass 28 Nov 2005 91,459 miles

play in nsf king pin

play in osf wheel bearing

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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D218 FTC is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D218 FTC, 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 D218 FTC registered?

D218 FTC is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D218 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D218 FTC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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