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K171 PCU

1993 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,125 mi
Last recorded171,125 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 PCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 171,125 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2011 17,124 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2008 16,029 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,849 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 11,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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K171 PCU is a 1993 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K171 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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K171 PCU is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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