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D472 GYE

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,636 mi
Last recorded62,636 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD472 GYE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 62,636 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 62,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,392 miles

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

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

Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear diff seal leaking

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake back plates corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 62,384 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear diff seal leaking

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,770 miles

Front SPRING EYE MOUNTINGS CORRODING AND PREVIOUSLY WELDED

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL WEEPING OIL

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

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED TO LIMITS 185/14 102/100

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 61,508 miles

Offside Front TYRE PERISHING TO LIMITS 185/14 8 PLY

Fail 2 Nov 2016 61,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEAR SPRING EYE BUSH AS MARKED. / OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush KINGPIN WEAR (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BY SRING EYE MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush KINGPIN WEAR (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front STEP CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BY SPRING EYE MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front TYRE PERISHING TO LIMITS 185/14 8 PLY

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,070 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,448 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,371 miles

presented as class vii

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,010 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 60,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,498 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 59,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,258 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 59,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 58,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,152 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,483 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 574,733 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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D472 GYE is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D472 GYE, 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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D472 GYE is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1987.

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