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D547 EFA

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,404 mi
Last recorded17,404 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD547 EFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 17,404 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2015 2,551 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front arches & step rusty

unerbody corrosion & repairs

Pass 2 Jul 2015 2,551 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front arches & step rusty

unerbody corrosion & repairs

Pass 30 May 2015 2,551 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front arches rusty

hydraulic pump leaking oil

Pass 7 Jun 2014 2,551 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Jun 2013 2,551 miles

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis corroded nearside above rear axle

Pass 7 Jun 2012

chassis corrosion offside & nearside above rear axle

offside inner step sill corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,976 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2011 84,976 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 83,520 miles

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

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

o/s/f step corrosion and hold

Pass 2 May 2009 81,879 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 81,876 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,079 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 78,561 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion appearing in and around rear suspension perscibed areas

Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,099 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 77,099 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

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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D547 EFA is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D547 EFA, 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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D547 EFA is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 1987.

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