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D854 DFK

1986 Ford Transit

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

68,082 mi
Last recorded68,082 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD854 DFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 68,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear cab back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill,cab back floor o/s+n/s chassis,front inner wings/suspension mountings etc showing corrosion/corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all o/s+n/s front and rear spring eye/shackle bushes perished/showing deterioration

both front king pins have play/thrust

exhaust hanger deteriorated temp retained

footbrake rubber worn slightly

fuel tank straps showing corrosion

n/s seatbelt hard to plug in/out/stiff

no reverse lamps

Pass 14 Sep 2023 67,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective missing

Fail 6 Sep 2023 67,849 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective missing

Pass 14 Apr 2022 67,604 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet in poor condition (3.1 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 67,603 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers do not park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet in poor condition (3.1 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 67,602 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch. shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring shackle rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front windscreen wipers do not park themselves

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

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front wheel arch corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 65,867 miles

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

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

Front king pins slight play o/s and n/s

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective missing

chassis heavily corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 63,529 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

chassis heavily corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2018 63,491 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking excessivley (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet .sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyres under inflated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2017 60,176 miles

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2017 60,151 miles

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

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

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,128 miles

front crossmember repared by welding

nearside front door step and offside front door step repared by welding

nearside front spring hanger and offside front spring hanger repared by welding

Fail 7 Nov 2013 60,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crossmember repared by welding

nearside front door step and offside front door step repared by welding

nearside front spring hanger and offside front spring hanger repared by welding

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,043 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,840 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,569 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 59,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,479 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

cab showing signs of corrosion

front number plate deteriorating

radiator insecure nearside lower mounting point

Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,479 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

cab showing signs of corrosion

front number plate deteriorating

radiator insecure nearside lower mounting point

Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,489 miles

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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D854 DFK is a 1986 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D854 DFK, 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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D854 DFK is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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