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D679 AGX

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,603 mi
Last recorded73,603 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD679 AGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,603 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,154 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 73,154 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,431 miles

all under vehicle corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly-front coil springs corroded-front wheel bearings slight play-both inner sills corroded-brake pipes corroded. Covered by substance unable to check properly-

Fail 29 Jul 2021 724,209 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe going to tank underneath (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 69,744 miles

Both lower inner front wings corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside sill to step corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 9 May 2019 69,742 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Both lower inner front wings corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside sill to step corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 May 2018 68,816 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 68,361 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 67,839 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 67,342 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 67,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,829 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

imbalance from rear brakes n/s/r low

n/s/r brake slight fluctuation

nearside step and o/s/f crossmember holed and corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,224 miles

n/s/f crossmember mounting area corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

propshaft centre bearing rubber worn

rear box section around spring hangers corroded

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2013 66,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

propshaft centre bearing rubber worn

rear box section around spring hangers corroded but holed

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tail pipe blowing slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

propshaft bearing / mounting weak

rear registration plate partially obscured .

Fail 8 Apr 2011 63,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

propshaft bearing / mounting weak

rear registration plate partially obscured .

Pass 2 Apr 2010 61,074 miles

advise grease all brake pipes

possible leak from power steering rack

under bonnett brake pipe to n/s/f corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,284 miles

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2008 56,867 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 53,181 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,559 miles

front inbalance 25%

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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D679 AGX is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 D679 AGX, 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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D679 AGX is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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