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D891 BFO

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,051 mi
Last recorded13,051 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD891 BFO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 13,051 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner Has nails in and flat

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 13,042 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Headboard (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing center (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Mudgaurd (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded handbrake pivot (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner Has nails in and flat

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,167 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift in thrust bearing (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 104,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift in thrust bearing (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 7,796 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

lots of chassis repairs unable to see all of welds

Fail 16 Oct 2014 7,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

lots of chassis repairs unable to see all of welds

Pass 9 Oct 2013 4,422 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

chassis repared due to coroson in many structle area s

Fail 7 Oct 2013 4,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

chassis repared due to coroson in many structle area s

Pass 3 Oct 2012 1,497 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 1,491 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bat insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2010 10 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 99,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 95,838 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 95,834 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 90,775 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 90,771 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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D891 BFO 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 50%.

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 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 D891 BFO, 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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D891 BFO is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1987.

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