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K161 CFA

1993 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

90,358 mi
Last recorded90,358 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 CFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2010 90,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,576 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,886 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 78,879 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,917 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 73,901 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 73,898 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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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K161 CFA is a 1993 Ford Transit in Red 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 K161 CFA, 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 K161 CFA registered?

K161 CFA is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K161 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K161 CFA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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