MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general underbody corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 5.78m (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy front pipe to centre section (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both battery trays heavily corroded
both front inner arches and inner footwell panels freshly undersealed and offside front chassis rail freshly undersealed
front wipers in poor condition
rear coil springs and subframe corroded
rear exhaust rubber broken and exhaust held in place with wire
some corrosion to both footwells
some corrosion to roof gutter and around both top corners of windscreen
vehicle has been converted to campervan
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake hose corroded
both front tyres wearing inner edges
underside of vehicle heavely undersealed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp switch faulty horn sounds on main beam (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring shackle mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring shackle mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
all brake pipes heavily oiled/greased
both front wheel bearings have slight play
underside of vehicle corroded
Centre Rear diff pinion leaking
Nearside Front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Nearside Rear inner hub oil seal weeping
Offside Front inner wing below headlamp corroded and holed
engine oil leaks
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded gearbox crossmember mounting on nearside and offside holed on both outriggers (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch inner next to chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear crossmember mounting bolt (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch inner next to chassis (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear diff pinion leaking
Nearside Front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Nearside Rear inner hub oil seal weeping
Offside Front inner wing below headlamp corroded and holed
engine oil leaks
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
coolant leak
front of vehicle heavly undersealed
nearside and offside front coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Battery insecure
o-s-r inner sill corrored
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
badly corrieded all around chassis
Offside-nearside front inner wheel arches corroded to excess under battry trays
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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D495 LYB is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 D495 LYB, 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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D495 LYB is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1986.
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