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D579 HAE

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,145 mi
Last recorded83,145 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD579 HAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2006 83,145 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 65,836 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

A LOT OF MUD UNDER VEHICLE

A LOT OF PLACES UNDER VEHICLE BEEN PLATED AND WELDED

A LOT OF PLACES UNDER VEHICLE IS CORODING AND FLACKING RUST

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH FRONT LEAF SPRING EYE BUSHES PERISHED PERISHED HALF WORN NO MOVEMONT

BOTH FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE INNER CRACKED

O/S REAR TYRE OUTER CRACKED

SLIGHT LIFT IN N/S FRONT KING PIN

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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D579 HAE is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D579 HAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D579 HAE registered?

D579 HAE is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 1987.

Is D579 HAE safe to buy?

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