MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,952 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR PROP- FRONT JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR PROP- REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn FRONT PROP- REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR PROP- FRONT JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR PROP- REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tyre flat and in poor condition ()
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r lamp lens damaged
o/s/r lamp lens damaged
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected missing (1.9.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r lamp lens damaged
o/s/r lamp lens damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nail in n/s/r inner tyre
o/s/r lamp lens damaged
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nail in n/s/r inner tyre
o/s/r lamp lens damaged
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
tow bar home made
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Nearside Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
tow bar home made
offside front tyre perished
rear tyres perished
tube fitted to offside front tyre
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre perished
rear tyres perished
tube fitted to offside front tyre
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)
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A787 SDV is a 1984 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1984 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,725 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 A787 SDV, 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 42 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A787 SDV is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 1984.
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