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D612 TMW

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,584 mi
Last recorded66,584 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD612 TMW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,584 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 66,573 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately supported engine bay wiring loose (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure wiring and alternator and offside battery live wires loose (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

battery light on showing faults

propshaft insecure and dangerous

Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,591 miles

Centre prop bearing

Fail 15 Aug 2016 64,560 miles

Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (2.5.A.1a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working on dashboard (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play from drop link arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre prop bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,809 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 57,610 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,932 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 51,917 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,477 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 49,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Propshaft component defective

n/s/r inner tyre has been partially damaged/scagged all round tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,196 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 48,176 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts to tred area

Battery insecure

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 47,091 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 47,072 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

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

advisorys attatched

Pass 23 May 2008 43,475 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,406 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 41,653 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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D612 TMW is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 D612 TMW, 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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D612 TMW is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 1987.

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