1987 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · D881 PDA
1987 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 1987. Recorded mileage 56,075 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D881 PDA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 56,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D881 PDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Transit (D881 PDA) between July 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Windscreen (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (11 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
D881 PDA Mileage History
- 20/07/200624,454 mi
- 17/07/200726,319 mi+1,865 mi
- 19/07/200726,328 mi+9 mi
- 31/07/200826,831 mi+503 mi
- 05/08/200826,851 mi+20 mi
- 10/07/200927,604 mi+753 mi
- 15/07/201028,484 mi+880 mi
- 09/08/201129,525 mi+1,041 mi
- 07/09/201230,653 mi+1,128 mi
- 14/09/201230,663 mi+10 mi
- 19/09/201331,773 mi+1,110 mi
- 04/10/201331,856 mi+83 mi
- 05/11/201432,240 mi+384 mi
- 28/04/202132,428 mi+188 mi
- 30/04/202132,432 mi+4 mi
- 20/01/202332,575 mi+143 mi
- 31/01/202332,587 mi+12 mi
- 25/01/202439,800 mi+7,213 mi
- 26/01/202439,800 mi
- 27/01/202544,706 mi+4,906 mi
- 17/03/202544,720 mi+14 mi
- 09/03/202656,063 mi+11,343 mi
- 12/03/202656,075 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,610 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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