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D659 EDD

1987 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,870 mi
Last recorded20,870 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD659 EDD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,870 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 20,891 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

crack in windscreen

vahicle presented with no rear body

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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D659 EDD is a 1987 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 D659 EDD, 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 D659 EDD registered?

D659 EDD is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is D659 EDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D659 EDD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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