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D55 TTA

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

56,129 mi
Last recorded56,129 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD55 TTA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 56,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,895 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 55,892 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 55,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drivers door sharp edges

Pass 20 May 2021 55,755 miles

Nearside Front wing tape covering corroded edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 55,755 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing tape covering corroded edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 55,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.33 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working extinguishes when foot brake applied (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working when applied with side light on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,893 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 52,893 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 51,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,779 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 46,084 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 46,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Both inner cills (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,981 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2014 45,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 45,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion o/s/r cross member

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,546 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,792 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 41,792 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear 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 component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,825 miles

as with vt30

Fail 5 Apr 2006 38,825 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aftermarket headlight switch and held by tape

underbody undersealed and various old welds

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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D55 TTA is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 D55 TTA, 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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D55 TTA is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 1987.

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