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K159 YOG

1993 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

58,876 mi
Last recorded58,876 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 YOG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2010 58,876 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,714 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,099 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 54,072 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

emits dense blue smoke on fast idle..

Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,297 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 51,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K159 YOG is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K159 YOG, 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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K159 YOG is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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