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K127 XRU

1993 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,139 mi
Last recorded77,139 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK127 XRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,139 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 77,134 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose reel (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 76,952 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windscreen marked

Fail 10 May 2018 76,952 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windscreen marked

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 76,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,400 miles

Front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,776 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,130 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 74,129 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres inner edge wear

Fail 26 Jun 2013 73,326 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 23 Jul 2012 185,650 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2011 17,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

general corrosion to under vehicle

Pass 26 May 2011 17,387 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion to under vehicle

Fail 12 May 2010 17,204 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,513 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 15,448 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2008 15,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 13,944 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 13,902 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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K127 XRU is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 52,077 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K127 XRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K127 XRU is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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