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D412 MWO

1987 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,158 mi
Last recorded27,158 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD412 MWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,158 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 27,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,614 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2009 24,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,815 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out on rear cross member near rear spring hangers

Fail 4 Feb 2008 23,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 16 Mar 2007 198,698 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 198,657 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) 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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D412 MWO is a 1987 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D412 MWO, 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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D412 MWO is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 1987.

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