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D401 AVH

1987 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,125 mi
Last recorded28,125 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD401 AVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2013 28,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

various areas of corrosion to vehicle chassis

Fail 22 Jun 2011 25,167 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,167 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,903 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 24,894 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excessive welding to van some parts hard to fully test due to under seal

near side rear outer tyre low on air

very slight play in king pins

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,707 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 24,697 miles

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

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

all previous welding covered in underseal inspection limited

corrosion to all underbody areas

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

wear to drivers seat runners

Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,749 miles

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2008 23,746 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 11 May 2007 21,651 miles

chassis and floor showing signs corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2007 21,546 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

floor and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,942 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 17,942 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 16,691 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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D401 AVH is a 1987 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 D401 AVH, 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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D401 AVH is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1987.

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