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D705 RWG

1987 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,742 mi
Last recorded69,742 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD705 RWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2009 69,742 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre(s) does not have it's size marked on at least one sidewall (4.1.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 69,183 miles

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

N/S/R TYRES SIDE WALL CRACKED

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

Fail 8 May 2009 69,183 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

N/S/R TYRES SIDE WALL CRACKED

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,621 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 40,621 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

o f n s king pin play

Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,600 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 64,600 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 626,210 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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D705 RWG is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D705 RWG, 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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D705 RWG is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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