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K174 VFJ

1993 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,111 mi
Last recorded58,111 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,111 miles

both front brake discs corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

rear cross member corroded by both rear spring mounts and small hole

rear prop shaft rear rubber mounting has play

steering column switchs insecure

windscreen large cracks nsf

Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,778 miles

brake pipe from load valve and osr corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

osf chassis rail corroded

prop shaft centre bearings detaching and split

rear chassis rails and cross member corroded by spring mounts

steering column switchs insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,778 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by lower suspension arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch and rear panel (6.1.C.1)

brake pipe from load valve and osr corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

osf chassis rail corroded

osf step area corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

prop shaft centre bearings detaching and split

rear chassis rails and cross member corroded by spring mounts

steering column switchs insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,960 miles

both front brake discs corroded

corrosion around osf top shock absorber mounting

osf step area under van holed and corroded

osr brake pipe on axle corroded

osr outer sill by spring mount corroded

osr wheel arch corroded

play in both inner steering rack joints

slight blue smoke from exhaust

steering column switchs insecure

suspect fault on indicators

windscreen cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,572 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear chassis rails around shock mounts and spring mounts corroded

all wheel archs corroded or taped up

blue smoke from exhaust

both door steps corroded os holed on underside

both front brake discs corroded over entire braking surface

brake pipe to osr wheel cylinder corroded

brake pipe to rear flexi hose corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,882 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both front brake flexi hose steel pipes corroded

front brake pads worn low

os door step corroded

os outer sill corroded at rear

play in both front wheel bearings

tape on wheel archs

windscreen cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2014 55,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

both front brake discs corroded

both front brake flexi hose steel pipes corroded

front brake pads worn low

ns inner sill under van corroded just outside of perscribed area

os door step corroded

os outer sill corroded at rear

play in both front wheel bearings

tape on wheel archs

windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,361 miles

both front brake flexis steel pipes corroded

both front door steps corroded os holed

nsr inner sill under van corroded by rear spring front mount

osf inner wheel arch corroded by shock mount

osf wheel arch corroded

play in both inner steering rack joints

rear cross memeber corroded by rear spring rear mounts

screen cracked top left

Fail 13 Aug 2013 55,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake flexis steel pipes corroded

both front door steps corroded os holed

nsr inner sill under van corroded by rear spring front mount

osf inner wheel arch corroded by shock mount

osf wheel arch corroded

play in both inner steering rack joints

rear cross memeber corroded by rear spring rear mounts

screen cracked top left

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,701 miles

battery loose

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,006 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,002 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 40,998 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front centre brake pipe damp with fluid

h/b rake rod both clevis pins siezed

l/h/f/indicator lense cracked

l/h/f/tyre worn on outer edges

l/h/wiper blade split

r/h/f wheel arch signs of corrosion

screw in l/h/rear tyre tread

suspect f/pads low

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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K174 VFJ is a 1993 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K174 VFJ, 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 K174 VFJ registered?

K174 VFJ is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 1993.

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