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D537 XSO

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,493 mi
Last recorded29,493 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD537 XSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,493 miles

corrosion around body not in prescribed areas

surface corrosion all steering and suspension parts but still o/k

surface corrosion front to rear chassis members but still strong

Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,842 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 28,842 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

battery insucure

front crossmember deteriorated

unabel to completely asess brake pipes due to exesive rustproofing

underside begining to deteriorate

wires chafing steering uj undet bonnet area

Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,798 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 28,798 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

sun visor insecure and battery tray insecure and wires fouling steering column

Pass 3 Aug 2005 28,134 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 28,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear prop shaft flange loose! o/s head lamp has poor image

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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D537 XSO is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D537 XSO, 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 D537 XSO registered?

D537 XSO is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is D537 XSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D537 XSO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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