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D583 KFX

1987 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

435,267 mi
Last recorded435,267 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD583 KFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 435,267 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

floor pan corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2011 38,566 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

floor pan corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,653 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 33,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,861 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 23,340 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 23,325 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 20,988 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 20,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,449 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 12,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D583 KFX is a 1987 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D583 KFX, 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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What year was D583 KFX registered?

D583 KFX is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 July 1987.

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