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D482 EDG

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,877 mi
Last recorded92,877 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD482 EDG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 92,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil sump corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,564 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,009 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,678 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,678 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 90,678 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 90,678 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 90,678 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,678 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 90,678 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,678 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 90,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,882 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,882 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,642 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 89,634 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 89,137 miles

n/s/f wing taped up covering sharp edges

underside starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2009 87,680 miles

bodywork corroding

erratic tickover

hazard switch cover missing

o/s/f under wing holed & corroded

rear tyres perrished

Fail 2 Jul 2009 87,680 miles

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

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

bodywork corroding

core plugs leaking

erratic tickover

hazard switch cover missing

o/s/f under wing holed & corroded

rear tyres perrished

Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,565 miles

o/s/r h/brake cable casing broken & corroded & slightly binding

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2007 80,477 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 80,477 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

hazard switch cover missing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 76,028 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 76,028 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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D482 EDG is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D482 EDG, 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 D482 EDG registered?

D482 EDG is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is D482 EDG safe to buy?

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