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D728 PEV

1986 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,600 mi
Last recorded18,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD728 PEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 18,600 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play carrier (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside king pins heavily greased

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/sills/inner arches/all show signs of repair/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 16,590 miles

Central prop shaft carrier warn /play

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside king pins heavily greased

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/chassis/inner arches/steps all show signs of corrosion/repair/undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 16,590 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central prop shaft carrier warn /play

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front nearside and offside king pins heavily greased

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/chassis/inner arches/steps all show signs of corrosion/repair/undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 16,547 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play carrier (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside king pins heavily greased

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab/chassis/floors/steps/sills/spring hangers all show signs of corrosion/repair/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front washer weak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 16,058 miles

Central prop shaft carriers have play

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os and under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab and chassis shows signs of corrosion /repair/undersealed /painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body cab and chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch holed through but double skinned (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 14,068 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody /chassis show signs of corrosion / repair/undersealed

Pass 19 Dec 2020 12,054 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has travel/high needs adjustment/repair (1.1.6 (d))

chassis and cab all show signs of corrosion and repair / undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2019 8,889 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under cab /floor/chassis/sills show signs of repair/corrosion/undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2018 6,996 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 6,984 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 5,483 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 2,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 2,505 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B-pillar door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded C-pillar door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded C-pillar inner (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded C-pillar door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded C-pillar inner (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,161 miles

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

Offside inner rear tyre perished between tread

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 96,036 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside inner sill corroded but not with prescribed area.

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

Offside inner rear tyre perished between tread

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,250 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear inner tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,183 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 851,700 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,634 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 80,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,054 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 72,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,618 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,855 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 61,149 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heavy surface perishing to nearside rear inner tyre sidewall

slight blue smoke emitted

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2005 57,355 miles

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

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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D728 PEV is a 1986 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 58,796 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 D728 PEV, 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 40 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D728 PEV is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 1986.

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