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D21 CLU

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

83,398 mi
Last recorded83,398 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 CLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

light corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2018 83,397 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

light corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,886 miles

slight corrosion to o/s front inner wing

Fail 26 Apr 2016 77,886 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s front inner wing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,891 miles

Corrosion starting @ rear wheel arches

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Leasure battery secured with bungee strap

Near side front wheel arch damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2015 75,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion starting @ rear wheel arches

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Leasure battery secured with bungee strap

Near side front wheel arch damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,137 miles

Corrosion to rear arches.

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside front wheel arch damaged.

Park brake cable outer casings starting to collaspe.

Slight exhaust blow at manifold.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 75,135 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to rear arches.

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside front wheel arch damaged.

Park brake cable outer casings starting to collaspe.

Slight exhaust blow at manifold.

Pass 8 May 2013 73,278 miles

Both parking brake cables outer casing starting to split.

Corrosion starting both rear wheel arches.

Fail 7 May 2013 73,275 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Both parking brake cables outer casing starting to split.

Corrosion starting both rear wheel arches.

Pass 3 May 2012 71,839 miles

Both front brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode.

Corrosion starting both rear wheel arches.

Surface corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Windscreen chipped.

parking brake cable outer casing starting to collaspe.

Fail 3 May 2012 71,839 miles

Both front brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode.

Corrosion starting both rear wheel arches.

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

Surface corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Windscreen chipped.

parking brake cable outer casing starting to collaspe.

Pass 6 May 2011 70,591 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 70,590 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,834 miles

All wheel arches starting to corrode.

Battery insecure.

Both front brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode.

Corrosion starting offside front upper wing.

Surface corrosion to rear brake pipe.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 11 May 2009 67,494 miles

Front brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode.

Rear leaf spring bushes starting to perish.

Windscreen chipped.

upper part of offside front wing corroded.

Fail 11 May 2009 67,494 miles

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

Front brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode.

Rear leaf spring bushes starting to perish.

Windscreen chipped.

upper part of offside front wing corroded.

Pass 12 May 2008 65,132 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

oil leak at engine

rear exhaust corroded

right hand battery insecure

slight misting of oil at off side front shock absorber

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 7 May 2008 65,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

oil leak at engine

rear exhaust corroded

right hand battery insecure

slight misting of oil at off side front shock absorber

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 May 2007 63,842 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 63,840 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Door steps corroded.

Nearside wiper split.

Offside parking brake cable outer casing collasped.

Parking brake lever close to seat on travel.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Surfrace corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 4 May 2006 61,053 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 61,053 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

near side rear tyre, outter side wall damaged.

surface corrrosion to rear brake pipes.

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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D21 CLU is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 D21 CLU, 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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D21 CLU is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 1987.

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