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D4 RSD

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,002 mi
Last recorded83,002 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 RSD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 83,002 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 82,963 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 82,927 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 82,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 80,740 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,426 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2017 72,042 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 72,025 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 70,924 miles

Nearside rear inner Tyre lumpy

Slight diesel leak

Pass 21 May 2015 68,353 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 68,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,129 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2013 62,694 miles

Offside Outer rear tyre deflated

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

Pass 11 May 2012 60,142 miles

all front + rear spring eye bushes slight movement + starting to perish

minor exhaust leaks to front downpipe

nearside + offside front disc surface corrosion

nearside + offside rear air bags starting to perish

nearside rear inner + offside rear outer starting to perish

oil leak

rear diff slightly weaping

slight movement in offside front king pin

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to front inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front brake pipes

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front steps

surface corrosion to nearside + offside inner sills

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear iner valances

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear leaf spring box sections

surface to rear crossmember

throttle cable slightly frayed

Fail 11 May 2012 60,142 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all front + rear spring eye bushes slight movement + starting to perish

minor exhaust leaks to front downpipe

nearside + offside front disc surface corrosion

nearside + offside rear air bags starting to perish

nearside rear inner + offside rear outer starting to perish

oil leak

rear diff slightly weaping

slight movement in offside front king pin

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to front inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front brake pipes

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front steps

surface corrosion to nearside + offside inner sills

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear iner valances

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear leaf spring box sections

surface to rear crossmember

throttle cable slightly frayed

Pass 17 May 2011 58,778 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 57,360 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

rear air bags starting too perish

slight movement + starting too perish in front spring eye bushes

surface corroison too nearside + offside front inner wheel arches inner wings + front step cross members

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front + rear inner + outer sills

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front steps inner + outer

surface corrosion too nearside + offside rear cross member inner valances + rear boot floors

Fail 29 Apr 2010 57,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

rear air bags starting too perish

slight movement + starting too perish in front spring eye bushes

surface corroison too nearside + offside front inner wheel arches inner wings + front step cross members

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front + rear inner + outer sills

surface corrosion too nearside + offside front steps inner + outer

surface corrosion too nearside + offside rear cross member inner valances + rear boot floors

Fail 12 Apr 2007 57,153 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Crack in screen is just outside of swept area.

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 54,962 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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D4 RSD is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D4 RSD, 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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D4 RSD is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 1987.

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