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D477 SET

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

66,217 mi
Last recorded66,217 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD477 SET
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 66,217 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 66,206 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 61,364 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Underbody and chassis corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2020 61,364 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,258 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Wing lip corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Corrosion on front door

Offside Front Body not fully secure Wing lip corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 61,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (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))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 60,574 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 60,043 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front shock absorbers weak

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

Fail 15 May 2017 60,033 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front shock absorbers weak

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

Pass 20 May 2016 59,563 miles

FRONT WING CORRODED

Nearside Front DORR BOTTOM CORRODED

Fail 18 May 2016 59,563 miles

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

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

FRONT WING CORRODED

Nearside Front DORR BOTTOM CORRODED

Pass 18 May 2015 58,202 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 58,202 miles

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 57,473 miles

chassis and inner wings corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 57,473 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chassis and inner wings corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,785 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 56,510 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 54,880 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 54,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight noise from the whhel bearing

Pass 5 May 2009 54,389 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 54,348 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 53,022 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,022 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 51,651 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 51,651 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 50,539 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2005 48,148 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 48,148 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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D477 SET is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 D477 SET, 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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D477 SET is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 1987.

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