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D433 ERF

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,337 mi
Last recorded66,337 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD433 ERF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,337 miles

corrosion rear nearside outer sill

Fail 16 Nov 2012 66,337 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

corrosion rear nearside outer sill

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,219 miles

Both outer sills rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

hand brake close to excess travel

Fail 4 Nov 2011 64,219 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside wheel arches

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion rear nearside outer sill

handbrake close to excessive travel

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre silencer cracked and slight blow

rear nearside tyre perished

Fail 28 Oct 2009 51,914 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre silencer cracked and slight blow

rear nearside tyre perished

Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,629 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 40,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,851 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 32,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,554 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 32,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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D433 ERF is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D433 ERF, 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 D433 ERF registered?

D433 ERF is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 1987.

Is D433 ERF safe to buy?

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