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D835 UGC

1987 Ford Econoline

Red Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,195 mi
Last recorded79,195 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD835 UGC
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 79,195 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,288 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 75,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 73,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 73,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,776 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,599 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,430 miles

rear panel damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2016 69,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering innersill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering innersill (6.1.A.1)

rear panel damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front door corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch/body corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

rear slam panel corroded

slight end float in offside and nearside rear wheels

Fail 3 Jul 2014 68,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

End float in off side rear wheel

Near side front door corrded

Near side front inner wheel arch / body corroded require repair

Near side rea inner sill corrded & holed requires repair

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

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

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

Off side front inner wheel arch corrded & requires repair

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

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

Oil leak

Rear slam panel corrded & repaired with fiber glass

Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre perished outer sidewall

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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D835 UGC is a 1987 Ford Econoline in Red with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D835 UGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D835 UGC registered?

D835 UGC is a 1987 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D835 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D835 UGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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