1987 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · D587 CAV
1987 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 46,569 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D587 CAV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 46,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D587 CAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Transit (D587 CAV) between November 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
D587 CAV Mileage History
- 04/11/200533,910 mi
- 05/01/200736,521 mi+2,611 mi
- 04/09/200738,343 mi+1,822 mi
- 05/09/200738,355 mi+12 mi
- 27/08/200838,909 mi+554 mi
- 17/08/200939,546 mi+637 mi
- 25/08/201039,640 mi+94 mi
- 13/04/201239,693 mi+53 mi
- 22/04/201339,707 mi+14 mi
- 22/04/201339,707 mi
- 27/06/201939,713 mi+6 mi
- 30/04/202142,711 mi+2,998 mi
- 16/05/202214,536 mi-28,175 mi
- 20/05/2022145,543 mi+131,007 mi
- 18/03/202445,411 mi-100,132 mi
- 21/03/202545,929 mi+518 mi
- 01/04/202646,569 mi+640 mi
Average of roughly 620 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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