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D250 TNT

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

7,924 mi
Last recorded7,924 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD250 TNT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 7,924 miles

Central Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 7,557 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 7,553 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 2.5 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 7,402 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 6,846 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

n/s front tyre cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2018 6,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2017 6,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 5,470 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from pressure switch

Pass 4 Apr 2015 3,426 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 3,426 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 2,263 miles

exhaust tail pipe

rear tyres cracked

Fail 30 May 2014 2,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside 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 which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust tail pipe

rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2012 879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 99,880 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 May 2007 98,691 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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D250 TNT is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D250 TNT, 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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D250 TNT is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 1987.

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