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D56 YLC

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,321 mi
Last recorded54,321 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD56 YLC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,321 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 54,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlignht mounting bracket worn

Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,952 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 53,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 53,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,429 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 53,418 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,943 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 52,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,431 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 52,431 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2008 52,076 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 52,076 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 51,810 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 51,745 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 53,710 miles

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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D56 YLC is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D56 YLC, 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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D56 YLC is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 1987.

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