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D958 UCU

1986 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,465 mi
Last recorded93,465 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD958 UCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 93,465 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 85,004 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2016 76,977 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,591 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 70,569 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

corrosion outside PA o/s/f

movement in drivers seat

n/s/r inner tyre has nail in tread

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 66,464 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

corrosion outside PA o/s/f

movement in drivers seat

n/s/r inner tyre has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre flat

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,760 miles

damage to rear pannel

drivers seat worn on rails

Fail 11 Nov 2013 60,753 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to rear pannel

drivers seat worn on rails

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,929 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 56,919 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,688 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 54,688 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

movement in drivers seat.

o/s sun viser insecure.

o/s/f door step corroded.

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,907 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2009 18,907 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Propshaft component defective

allthough rear body is secure most of the inner bolts are missing

Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,907 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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D958 UCU is a 1986 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D958 UCU, 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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D958 UCU is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 1986.

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