1986 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · D255 MUK
1986 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1986. Recorded mileage 27,880 miles. MOT valid until 08/06/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2496cc
D255 MUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 27,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D255 MUK Mileage History
- 18/05/202320,611 mi
- 26/05/202320,621 mi+10 mi
- 20/05/202423,323 mi+2,702 mi
- 21/05/202525,432 mi+2,109 mi
- 10/06/202627,880 mi+2,448 mi
Average of roughly 2,373 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D255 MUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Transit (D255 MUK) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front leaf ”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
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