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D338 FUW

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,653 mi
Last recorded40,653 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 FUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 40,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 40,627 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drivers door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 40,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drivers door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,391 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,118 miles

Front slight lift in both kingpins

Fail 18 Apr 2017 40,118 miles

Front slight lift in both kingpins

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,663 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight lift in both kingpins (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 38,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,390 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 38,390 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,704 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 32,704 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,795 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,662 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,501 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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D338 FUW is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D338 FUW, 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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D338 FUW is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 1987.

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