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D381 UGT

1987 Ford Transit

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,773 mi
Last recorded17,773 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD381 UGT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 17,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 17,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 17,773 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 17,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 17,773 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 17,773 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 17,773 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 17,773 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 17,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 16,812 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,359 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering idler slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,546 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering idler slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2013 14,622 miles

steering idler has slight play

Pass 10 May 2012 14,350 miles

oil around engine

slight play in steering idler

steering slightly stiff

Pass 20 May 2011 13,905 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 13,658 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,417 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 12,948 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 12,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 12,430 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 12,199 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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D381 UGT is a 1987 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D381 UGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D381 UGT registered?

D381 UGT is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 1987.

Is D381 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D381 UGT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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