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D820 WNU

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

600,041 mi
Last recorded600,041 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD820 WNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 600,041 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 542,057 miles

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 21 Nov 2023 504,547 miles

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 14 Nov 2022 455,028 miles

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 4 Dec 2021 423,286 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 24 Nov 2020 399,965 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 399,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 361,876 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 292,270 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 292,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 289,939 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 228,360 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 228,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 16,727 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight roughness and fluid leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 16,727 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight roughness and fluid leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 8,278 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,500 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 3,240 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2012 32,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 27,938 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 27,938 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

corrosion on exhaust

excessive underseal underfloor front to rear couldnt view

slight corrosion on springs

slight playon offside front shocker top

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,939 miles

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion on chassis legs

corrosion underfloor front to rear

couldnt view brake pads

couldnt view brake pipes due to greaSE

discs started to wear

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2009 27,938 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion underfloor front to rear

couldnt view brake pads

flexi hoses started to perish

heavy underseal ubderfloor

oil leak

slight play on ball joints

Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,938 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 27,938 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side front hub bushs has a slight play

corrosion on brake ppipes

slight corrosion all under floor

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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D820 WNU is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 D820 WNU, 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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D820 WNU is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 1987.

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