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K170 PCU

1993 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,723 mi
Last recorded57,723 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK170 PCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 57,723 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lsv spring of incorrect type ( adjusted correctlt)

n/s mirrow cracked

vehicle chassis and structure showing signs of corrosion but has been undersealed unable to verify welding of patches

wipers have to manually parked

Pass 11 Jan 2007 52,809 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 52,794 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K170 PCU is a 1993 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K170 PCU, 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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K170 PCU is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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