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K149 DMS

1993 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

900,953 mi
Last recorded900,953 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK149 DMS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 900,953 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outter edges

Both outter sills holed but not within prescribed area

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,394 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 84,358 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 25 Apr 2009 76,222 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 76,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 74,880 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 74,366 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 737,603 miles

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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K149 DMS is a 1993 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,497cc diesel 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 K149 DMS, 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 K149 DMS registered?

K149 DMS is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 1993.

Is K149 DMS safe to buy?

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