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K138 BKX

1993 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,011 mi
Last recorded76,011 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK138 BKX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,011 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills corroded / o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded / o/s/f outer sill rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2012 75,974 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills corroded / o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded / o/s/f outer sill rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2011 72,063 miles

nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

offside outer sill corroded but not consodered excessive

Fail 26 Mar 2011 72,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

offside outer sill corroded but not consodered excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,121 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/f seat loose / power steering pipe slighly bent / rear archs rusty / battery light on / discs pitted / corrosion to n/s and o/s/r chassis

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,531 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 54,004 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,810 miles

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

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

headlight flash not working

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 4 Oct 2005 52,603 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight oil leak o/s/r hub †slight tyre wear o/s/f, †small crack n/s/f headlight.

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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K138 BKX is a 1993 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K138 BKX, 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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K138 BKX is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 1993.

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