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D809 PDA

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,236 mi
Last recorded98,236 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD809 PDA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 98,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 97,245 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 95,857 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 93,485 miles

vehicle has slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,689 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,634 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,935 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 84,935 miles

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,506 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 84,504 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis holed (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 83,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 81,462 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 80,794 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front tyres starting to perish. o/s/f tyre worn on outside

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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D809 PDA is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D809 PDA, 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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D809 PDA is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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