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D70 BFO

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,754 mi
Last recorded54,754 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD70 BFO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,754 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,451 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 47,947 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,539 miles

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 19 Apr 2013 42,360 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,118 miles

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

both front king pin has slight lift

both rear leaf spring slightly dispaly

n/s/r outter tyre flat

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,170 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,182 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,688 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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D70 BFO is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D70 BFO, 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 D70 BFO registered?

D70 BFO is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 1987.

Is D70 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D70 BFO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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