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D456 OWJ

1986 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

23,317 mi
Last recorded23,317 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD456 OWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 23,317 miles

corrosion behind front and rear bumpers ,appears to be structurally sound and not affecting any prescribed areas

offside rear and nearside front brakes fluctuating

repairs affected at offside front chassis and front panel,covered in underseal and sealer ,exact extent of repair unknown

slight play in front wheel bearings/king pins/front suspension

Fail 17 Mar 2018 233,037 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion behind front bumper

Fail 16 Mar 2018 232,913 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully welded repair,holes and gaps still visable,filler also used-inadequate repair carried out (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion behind front bumper,limited vision on condition

rear brake inbalance

Fail 5 Mar 2018 232,751 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,194 miles

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

fuel tank area damp but no leaks detected

slight brake bind on near side rear brake

Pass 8 Apr 2016 21,574 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

brake pipes heavily greased

o/s and n/s door steps corroded and holed

Fail 31 Mar 2016 21,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

brake pipes heavily greased

o/s and n/s door steps corroded and holed

Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,658 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 194,305 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 189,631 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 189,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,269 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 174,578 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

corrosion both front brake discs. slight lift in king pins.require grease. brake pipes at rear heavily greased. side body panels corroding. rear upper floors showing corrosion.

nearside front door step showing corrosion. rear door step back showing corrosion. nearside rear inner tyre tread slight uneven tread wear. offside rear tyre close to limit

rear brakes show a slight brake imbalance

Pass 17 Mar 2008 174,578 miles

corrosion both front brake discs. slight lift in king pins.require grease. brake pipes at rear heavily greased. side body panels corroding. rear upper floors showing corrosion.

nearside front door step showing corrosion. rear door step back showing corrosion. nearside rear inner tyre tread slight uneven tread wear. offside rear tyre close to limit

rear brakes show a slight brake imbalance

Pass 31 Mar 2007 155,736 miles

battery insecure. exhaust corroded and slight leaks. rear side panels corroded old body . corrosion both front brake discs. nearside front seat belt stalk plastic covers missing.

slight lift in offside and nearside front king pins. ( require grease) . rear brake pipes heavily greased. slight dampness steering box areas.

Fail 31 Mar 2007 155,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

battery insecure. exhaust corroded and slight leaks. rear side panels corroded old body . corrosion both front brake discs. nearside front seat belt stalk plastic covers missing.

slight lift in offside and nearside front king pins. ( require grease) . rear brake pipes heavily greased. slight dampness steering box areas.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 133,647 miles

slight corrosion both front brake discs. slight play in offside front drag link end. slight lift in both front king pins. most brake pipes heavily greased.

Fail 15 Mar 2006 133,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

slight corrosion both front brake discs. slight play in offside front drag link end. slight lift in both front king pins. most brake pipes heavily greased.

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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D456 OWJ is a 1986 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 D456 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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D456 OWJ is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 1986.

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