1986 Ford Transit 2.0L Petrol · D854 DFK
1986 Ford Transit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 68,082 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D854 DFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/06/2026
- 68,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D854 DFK 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 (D854 DFK) between March 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossme”; “Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strengt”.
D854 DFK Mileage History
- 31/03/202267,603 mi
- 14/04/202267,604 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/202367,849 mi+245 mi
- 14/09/202367,849 mi
- 30/06/202668,082 mi+233 mi
Average of roughly 113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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