MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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osf door sill corroded
slight play nsf and osf king pins
Corrosion NS inner foot step
Corrosion OS outer sill
osf outer sill corroded
slight play in both front king pins
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
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
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
play in nsf king pin
play in osf wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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