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K160 SSW

1993 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,698 mi
Last recorded10,698 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK160 SSW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,698 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,698 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 10,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

o/s front wheelbearing rough

propshaft bearing worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 4,447 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 4,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

propshaft centre mounting worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 2,738 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 2,727 miles

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

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 95,062 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 95,062 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Centre Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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 SSW is a 1993 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SSW, 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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K160 SSW is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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