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K172 NOW

1993 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,165 mi
Last recorded49,165 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK172 NOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,165 miles

both front door steps corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 49,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front door steps corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,310 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,269 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside inner sill

Fail 13 Sep 2012 46,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside inner sill

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 46,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2010 33,266 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 33,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 33,149 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

none structural corrosion under n/s front door step

Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,058 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 31,058 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 28,173 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 28,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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K172 NOW is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K172 NOW, 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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K172 NOW is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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