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D579 VMO

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,554 mi
Last recorded85,554 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD579 VMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,203 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,445 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill/door step corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2020 80,445 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill/door step corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,351 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 79,244 miles

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,480 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyres Perished

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Bed Badly Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 77,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill/Step Area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill/Step Area (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyres Perished

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Bed Badly Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,076 miles

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

box structure above propshaft, level with rear of double cab corroded through

rear chassis rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2016 77,046 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

box structure above propshaft, level with rear of double cab corroded through

rear chassis rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,601 miles

oil sump slightly corroded

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear outer tyres slightly perished

rear centre floor pan slightly corroded

slight corrosion near engine mounting

Pass 23 Jan 2014 75,994 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

n/s door step corroded

o/s front door step corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 775,839 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 775,834 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,179 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 68,056 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2007 66,787 miles

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

front brake pipes corroding

n/s/f close to limits

n/s/r outer tyre inner sidewall damaged

o/s door inner sill corroded

pas belt loose

poor visibilty n/s door mirror

slight binding n/s/f brake

small cut in n/s/f inner sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,192 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 64,188 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip in o/s headlight

corrosion to n/s/f wheel arh and a hole in o/s door step

ferrules corroded on both front brake hoses

interior mirror missing

Pass 30 Nov 2005 59,882 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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D579 VMO is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D579 VMO, 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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D579 VMO is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 1986.

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