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D389 OKR

1987 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

37,930 mi
Last recorded37,930 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD389 OKR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 37,930 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired chassis just byond the cab (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired door step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jan 2018 37,884 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other outer tyre flat (4.1.D.3)

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 37,813 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 37,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x-member area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of door step area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door step area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 37,540 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 37,534 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,139 miles

nearside front and offside front wheel archs repaired with tape.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 37,133 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,383 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 36,381 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 35,397 miles

n/s/f wing corroded

n/s/r chassis corroded by load valve

Fail 14 Jan 2013 35,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

n/s/f wing corroded

n/s/r chassis corroded by load valve

Fail 17 Jan 2012 34,460 miles

Damp patch of diesel on engine.

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,460 miles

Damp patch of diesel on engine.

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,843 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 33,843 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,479 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front archs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,865 miles

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

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

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

front flexis corroaded

Fail 3 Dec 2008 29,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front flexis corroaded

Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,295 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 29,286 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,615 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 26,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 25,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2005 25,232 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

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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D389 OKR is a 1987 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 D389 OKR, 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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D389 OKR is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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