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D426 OWJ

1986 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,064 mi
Last recorded63,064 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD426 OWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 63,064 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer door handle sticky

Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,547 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 62,524 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 61,964 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches (bodywork) deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,425 miles

Front slight corrosion on brake hose ferrels.

Rear body wheel arches rough.

engine oil leaks evident.

Fail 21 Mar 2023 61,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front slight corrosion on brake hose ferrels.

Rear body wheel arches rough.

engine oil leaks evident.

Pass 5 Apr 2022 60,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer wheel arches Corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2022 60,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer wheel arches Corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier secured with string

Fail 2 Mar 2021 60,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier secured with string

Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,154 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 12 Nov 2018 58,796 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Fail 12 Nov 2018 58,796 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 13 Nov 2017 57,534 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,181 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 56,181 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure fixing bolts loose (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,669 miles

Both front lower suspension arms and coil springs are corroded

Both rear wheel arches and nearside front wheel arch are corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slightly smoke from the tail pipe

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 54,386 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 52,703 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 52,045 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 52,013 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 50,721 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 49,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 48,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,117 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,060 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,818 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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D426 OWJ is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 58,796 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 D426 OWJ, 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 40 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D426 OWJ is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 1986.

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