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D70 DLT

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,899 mi
Last recorded62,899 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 62,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 24,791 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear wings/mud guards have EX. deteriorated/corroded supports - cross members

n/s/f inner arch is EX. corroded

n/s/r light lense is damaged

nail in o/s/r inner tyre

o/s middle area of chassis has a plate welded to it which is coming away from chassis at one end

o/s step area is ex. corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low

rear brakes have 70% imbalance!!

windscreen cracked on n/s

Fail 17 May 2010 24,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear wings/mud guards have EX. deteriorated/corroded supports - cross members

n/s/f inner arch is EX. corroded

n/s/r light lense is damaged

nail in o/s/r inner tyre

o/s middle area of chassis has a plate welded to it which is coming away from chassis at one end

o/s step area is ex. corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low

rear brakes have 70% imbalance!!

windscreen cracked on n/s

Pass 10 Sep 2008 216,466 miles

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

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

fuel pipes clipped but will chaffe

wrong exhaust fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2008 216,217 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes clipped but will chaffe

wrong exhaust fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2008 214,951 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Both nearside rear tyres have cuts in tread

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,251 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,017 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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D70 DLT is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DLT, 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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What year was D70 DLT registered?

D70 DLT is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 1987.

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