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K160 ABM

1993 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,685 mi
Last recorded90,685 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK160 ABM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,685 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 90,685 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 90,685 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 76,611 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 70,500 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,500 miles

Oil leak

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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K160 ABM is a 1993 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K160 ABM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K160 ABM registered?

K160 ABM is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 January 1993.

Is K160 ABM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K160 ABM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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