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K178 CFA

1993 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

43,537 mi
Last recorded43,537 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 CFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 43,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 43,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 42,501 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 42,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 41,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 40,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,368 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 40,368 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,019 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 40,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,512 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 39,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 38,853 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 38,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,705 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 37,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 36,344 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 36,344 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 35,799 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 31,679 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 30,538 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,487 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,155 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 16,852 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 16,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 May 2008 11,851 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 11,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f upper inner wing corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 May 2007 7,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 107,569 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 107,569 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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K178 CFA is a 1993 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 K178 CFA, 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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K178 CFA is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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