CarVerify

Free Car Check

DFB 366W

1980 Ford Van

White Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,147 mi
Last recorded69,147 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFB 366W
MakeFord
ModelVan
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 69,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 68,878 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 67,955 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 66,230 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 66,099 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 25,935 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step, (5.2.6)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 25,934 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step, (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 25,876 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 25 May 2014 25,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 65,061 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside door mirror missing

offside brake light lense slightly discoloured

surface corrosion to nearside and offside front spring hangers

Fail 30 May 2013 65,061 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside door mirror missing

offside brake light lense slightly discoloured

surface corrosion to nearside and offside front spring hangers

Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,919 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 62,914 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 62,452 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s rear light lense deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2009 62,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,519 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 49,499 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,546 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 42,995 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

How Reliable is the Ford Van?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
4,972
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
Full Ford Van reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DFB 366W is a 1980 Ford Van in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Van fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFB 366W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 46 years old, this Ford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DFB 366W?

You can check the full history of DFB 366W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DFB 366W registered?

DFB 366W is a 1980 Ford Van, first registered on 19 September 1980.

Is DFB 366W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFB 366W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DFB 366W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DFB 366W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.