MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
IN MY OPINION THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO BE DRIVEN ON THE ROAD AND SHOULD BE TAKEN AWAY ON A FLAT BED. DUE TO THE EXTENT OF THE CORROSION AND PREVIOUS REPAIRS I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE SCRAPPED.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Smoke test not carried out due to oil leak which may have contaminated the timing belt. Also engine speed surges and stops indicating a fault.
unable to open rear doors. Further checks required if vehicle comes back to be re-examined.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
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D552 VNU is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 D552 VNU, 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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D552 VNU is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 1987.
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