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D501 ETP

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,685 mi
Last recorded98,685 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD501 ETP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 98,685 miles

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

nearside front corroded outside prescribed area seatbelt

Fail 3 May 2012 98,674 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front corroded outside prescribed area seatbelt

Pass 5 May 2011 98,029 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 98,020 miles

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 97,107 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 97,094 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,294 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 96,284 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 95,426 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 9 Apr 2008 95,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Apr 2007 93,957 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 93,941 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 92,291 miles

Both king pins have lift (Advise)

Corrosion at propshaft centre bearing mounting (Advise)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear spring U Bolt slightly loose (Advise)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 92,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise prop/shaft mounting

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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D501 ETP is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D501 ETP, 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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What year was D501 ETP registered?

D501 ETP is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 1987.

Is D501 ETP safe to buy?

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