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D503 SHJ

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,606 mi
Last recorded44,606 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD503 SHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,606 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play kink pin nearside front axle

Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,084 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,921 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,672 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 33,134 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 33,134 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

Oil leaks from engine and gear box areas.

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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D503 SHJ is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D503 SHJ, 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 D503 SHJ registered?

D503 SHJ is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 1987.

Is D503 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D503 SHJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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