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D523 KFX

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,553 mi
Last recorded50,553 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD523 KFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,553 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,450 miles

exhaust blow manifold area

Fail 17 Apr 2013 48,450 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust blow manifold area

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,002 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 46,826 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 46,792 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,566 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 45,566 miles

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

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

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

CHASSIS GENERALLY SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2007 43,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,309 miles

corrosion on brake discs

shock absorbers function very poor

Fail 23 Feb 2007 43,309 miles

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

corrosion on brake discs

hydrocarbon emmissions high/ engine idleing poorly

shock absorbers function poor

Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,882 miles

Minor exhaust blow at manfold area

hydrocarbons high at idle

Fail 28 Feb 2006 42,879 miles

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

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

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

hydrocarbons high at idle

minor exhaust blow at manifold area

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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D523 KFX is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D523 KFX, 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 D523 KFX registered?

D523 KFX is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 1987.

Is D523 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D523 KFX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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