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D358 TKC

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD358 TKC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2008

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 62,989 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 62,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Oct 2005 52,781 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 52,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (6.1.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2005 52,781 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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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D358 TKC is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 D358 TKC, 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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D358 TKC is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1987.

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