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D957 YLD

1986 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,614 mi
Last recorded51,614 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD957 YLD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 51,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Front Leaf Spring Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load Valve To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Leaf Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 51,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,003 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,703 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 50,682 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven low 51% (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,290 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,452 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 49,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 48,451 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 48,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,052 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 48,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery tray corrored

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,966 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 46,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,011 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 42,926 miles

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

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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D957 YLD is a 1986 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 D957 YLD, 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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D957 YLD is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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