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D354 JMU

1987 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,972 mi
Last recorded139,972 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD354 JMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 139,972 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 134,690 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Mar 2008 134,689 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2007 132,147 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 132,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 127,872 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leaks

nearside tfont wheel arch damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2006 127,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leaks

nearside tfont wheel arch damaged

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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D354 JMU is a 1987 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,500cc 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 D354 JMU, 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 D354 JMU registered?

D354 JMU is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 1987.

Is D354 JMU safe to buy?

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