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D495 LYB

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,482 mi
Last recorded94,482 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD495 LYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 94,482 miles

general underbody corrosion

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 94,482 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 94,482 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 94,482 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,482 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2017 93,385 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 93,376 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,572 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 91,563 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 88,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 86,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 84,910 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 84,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 846,384 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 846,384 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,359 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 837,570 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 83,709 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 83,504 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 83,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 83,396 miles

Offside-nearside front inner wheel arches corroded to excess under battry trays

Fail 1 Jun 2005 83,396 miles

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)

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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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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