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D254 XPL

1987 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,755 mi
Last recorded38,755 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD254 XPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,755 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 38,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 35,350 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

steering heavy

Fail 13 May 2010 35,296 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

steering heavy

Battery insecure

Pass 15 May 2009 30,921 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 30,755 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2008 8,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2008 8,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2007 14,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 3 May 2007 147,662 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2006 106,910 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 106,090 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery insecure

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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D254 XPL is a 1987 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D254 XPL, 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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D254 XPL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 January 1987.

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