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D223 STT

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

187,215 mi
Last recorded187,215 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD223 STT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2012 187,215 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,689 miles

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)

front discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 18,689 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,648 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 186,476 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,612 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 186,129 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,538 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 18,511 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,433 miles

corrosion appearing to body

engine burning oil †all leak springs stressed

Fail 3 Jul 2006 18,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all leaf springs under stress

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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D223 STT is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 D223 STT, 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 D223 STT registered?

D223 STT is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D223 STT safe to buy?

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