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DKW 527V

1980 Ford Transit

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

490 mi
Last recorded490 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKW 527V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 490 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 98,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,931 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 96,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 95,968 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 95,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,161 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,630 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,221 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 89,545 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 84,252 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 82,574 miles

incorrect odometer reading entered on fail

Fail 21 Apr 2007 62,558 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 80,456 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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DKW 527V is a 1980 Ford Transit in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1980 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 55,324 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 DKW 527V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DKW 527V registered?

DKW 527V is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 1980.

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