1987 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · D562 OBW
1987 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 60,673 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D562 OBW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 60,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D562 OBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Transit (D562 OBW) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 27 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
D562 OBW Mileage History
- 24/06/202259,688 mi
- 07/07/202360,012 mi+324 mi
- 07/08/202460,288 mi+276 mi
- 30/07/202660,673 mi+385 mi
Average of roughly 240 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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