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D437 DLT

1987 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,880 mi
Last recorded78,880 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD437 DLT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 78,880 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 78,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 May 2024 72,356 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

underbody undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 66,463 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 59,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 58,005 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear oil leak diff

Fail 17 Feb 2021 57,950 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed at step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holedx2 (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear oil leak diff

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 52,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight lift in nearside and offside king pins

Fail 8 Jun 2018 45,682 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight lift in nearside and offside king pins

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,643 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,751 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 38,744 miles

Emissions not tested front exhaust down pipe broken off (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front door step corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,321 miles

Oil leak

corrosion started on outer sills & door steps

front pipe exhaust corroded small blow

n/s rear bumper corner missing

Fail 16 Jun 2015 36,315 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion started on outer sills & door steps

front pipe exhaust corroded small blow

n/s rear bumper corner missing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,958 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 30,867 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,814 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,254 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,253 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 19,484 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,484 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,483 miles

Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 8,792 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 5,632 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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D437 DLT is a 1987 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 D437 DLT, 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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D437 DLT is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1987.

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