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D347 VHJ

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,692 mi
Last recorded71,692 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD347 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 71,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 70,912 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 704,581 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 70,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 69,938 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 69,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,928 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 94,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,651 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,063 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 67,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 66,181 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,034 miles

Vehicle has been plated and painted

Fail 26 Apr 2013 65,029 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle has been plated and painted

Fail 7 May 2009 65,790 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 65,790 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,977 miles

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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D347 VHJ is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D347 VHJ, 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 D347 VHJ registered?

D347 VHJ is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 1987.

Is D347 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D347 VHJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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