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D631 OBW

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

90,405 mi
Last recorded90,405 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD631 OBW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front not fitted.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 89,861 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 x places. (2.4.A.3)

nearside front not fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,368 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust deteriorated.

nearside light has deteriorated mounting but secure.

nearside seat and seat belt not fitted.

vehicle has extensive weld repairs to front and rear chassis components and seat belt areas.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 89,368 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust deteriorated.

nearside light has deteriorated mounting but secure.

nearside seat and seat belt not fitted.

vehicle has extensive weld repairs to front and rear chassis components and seat belt areas.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 89,368 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded component mounting gear box. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside little effort. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust rear mounting slightly deteriorated.

nearside front light temporary secured.

nearside seat belt not fitted.or seat

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,695 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery tray slightly corroded

battery warning light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r tyre worn on edges, close to cords

o/s and n/s door steps slight corrosion

o/s rear axle leaking oil

o/s/f indicator lens slightly damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery tray slightly corroded

battery warning light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r tyre worn on edges, close to cords

o/s and n/s door steps slight corrosion

o/s rear axle leaking oil

o/s/f indicator lens slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2014 87,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front seat and seatbelt not fitted.

reear exhaust mouting slightly pearished.

slight weakness front shocks

strucuel wellding repair to nearside front radius arm mounting

Fail 10 Feb 2014 87,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front seat and seatbelt not fitted.

reear exhaust mouting slightly pearished.

slight weakness front shocks

strucuel wellding repair to nearside front radius arm mounting

Pass 11 Feb 2013 84,898 miles

Battery insecure

N/s front seat missing

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

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

Slight corrotion n/s outer sill

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 6 Feb 2013 84,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

N/s front seat missing

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

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

Slight corrotion n/s outer sill

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,304 miles

Corrotion on n/s door step but no seat fitted

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 83,278 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Corrotion on n/s door step but no seat fitted

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,741 miles

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

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

Slight corrotion o/s outer sill

Fail 18 Apr 2011 81,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Slight corrotion o/s outer sill

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,442 miles

O/s n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Slight corrotion n/s rear spring eye mount area

Fail 21 Apr 2010 79,439 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

O/s n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Slight corrotion n/s rear spring eye mount area

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,799 miles

offside sill corroded & holed butnot in prescribed area

Fail 23 Mar 2009 76,792 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

offside sill corroded & holed butnot in prescribed area

Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,674 miles

FRONT OF NEARSIDE STEP BADLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT GLASS CRACKED

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED

Fail 21 Apr 2008 74,670 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

FRONT OF NEARSIDE STEP BADLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT GLASS CRACKED

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED

Pass 25 Apr 2007 73,386 miles

N/S/F head lamp cracked.O/S/F indicator cracked.Corrossion front transverse chassis,and both sills.N/S/R back plate damp.N/S/F spring slightly twisted.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 73,334 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

N/S/F head lamp cracked.O/S/F indicator cracked.Corrossion front transverse chassis,and both sills.N/S/R back plate damp.N/S/F spring slightly twisted.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,715 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

STONE CHIPS ON W/SCREEN.N/S/F H/LAMP CRACKED.O/S/F INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED.FRONT CHASSIS PANEL CORRODED.SLIGHT WEAR STEERING RACK.N/S/R BACK PLATE DAMP.O/S/R TYRE WORN.

Fail 29 Mar 2006 71,713 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

STONE CHIPS ON W/SCREEN.N/S H/LAMP CRACKED.O/S/F INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED.FRONT CHASSIS PANEL CORRODED.SLIGHT WEAR STEERING RACK.N/S/R BACK PLATE DAMP.O/S/R TYRE WORN.

Pass 25 Apr 2005 69,475 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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D631 OBW is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 D631 OBW, 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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D631 OBW is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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