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D854 ROH

1987 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,972 mi
Last recorded7,972 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD854 ROH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 7,972 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 7,771 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 7,446 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 6,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer seal/door corroded

Offside Front Outer outer seal corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2020 6,129 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x4 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x4 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front corrosion outer seal

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front corrosion outer seal

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 4,246 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 4,208 miles

Nearside Rear mudguard damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 21 Oct 2016 4,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced chassis corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside lower door corroded

oil leak

various body corrosion o/s front chalked

Pass 1 Aug 2015 4,073 miles

offside rear tyres perished

vehicle corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 4,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both offside rear tyres perrished

Pass 14 Mar 2014 3,718 miles

2x n/s reflectors missing

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat worn on pins

slight play in steering box detected at wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2013 3,099 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

lower drivers door corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 2,848 miles

Oil leak

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

batteries insecure

chassis corroded

tyres perished and cracked

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 ROH is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D854 ROH, 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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What year was D854 ROH registered?

D854 ROH is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D854 ROH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D854 ROH 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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