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K173 AOE

1993 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,844 mi
Last recorded28,844 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK173 AOE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,844 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 28,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 25,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

fluid leak at nearside rear wheel

offside front headlight cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

fluid leak at nearside rear wheel

offside front headlight cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 6,813 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front engine mountings worn

gearbox cover insecure

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak on engine/gearbox

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

second cross member corroded o/s

washer aim requires setting

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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K173 AOE is a 1993 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K173 AOE, 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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K173 AOE is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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