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D779 BGM

1987 Ford Pick Up

Purple Petrol 7400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,348 mi
Last recorded57,348 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Pick Up33,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD779 BGM
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 57,348 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,940 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,404 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 55,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

batery clamp missing

Fail 7 Aug 2014 54,901 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

batery clamp missing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 54,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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D779 BGM is a 1987 Ford Pick Up in Purple with a 7,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Ford Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 33,811 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D779 BGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D779 BGM registered?

D779 BGM is a 1987 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D779 BGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D779 BGM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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