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K142 GVW

1993 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,831 mi
Last recorded59,831 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 GVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,831 miles

both outer sills side underpanels and sills to floors getting corroded

both rear underaprons getting corroded

exhaust getting corroded

exhaust rear section holed

existing repairs to both front steps appear ok

front discs getting corroded

front suspension arms getting corroded

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

nearside rear arch getting corroded

rear chassis rails,outriggers.and rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

some corrosion both front inner arches

Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,014 miles

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets and both front support structures getting corroded

existing repairs to both front chassis rails inner arches and steps appear ok

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

rear chassis rails,crossmembers,outriggers floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

some corrosion nearside front inner arch

some play steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,330 miles

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

nearside washer jet lazy

rear aprons rear floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

rear chassis rails,side and rear underpanels getting corroded

some corrosion front steps

Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,910 miles

both rear shocker bushes getting worn

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

some play offside bottom balljoint

Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear shocker bushes getting worn

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

some play offside bottom balljoint

Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,254 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 52,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre inner walls perished

brake pipe to nearside front flex corroded

brake pipe to offside front flex corroded

front antiroll bar corroded

front antiroll bar link rubbers worn

front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre inner wall perished

rear view miror missing

some free play at steering

Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,069 miles

brake pipe to rear flex getting corroded

nearside inner wing corroded and holed

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre walls showing signs of cracking

offside front tyre walls showing signs of cracking

small holes rear chassis crossmember

some play steering rack

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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K142 GVW is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K142 GVW, 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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What year was K142 GVW registered?

K142 GVW is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 1993.

Is K142 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K142 GVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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