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K190 GFL

1993 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

37,186 mi
Last recorded37,186 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK190 GFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 37,186 miles

n/s outer sill holed

under body corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 37,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 37,178 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 37,121 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 37,121 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,864 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s/f crossmember ends,n/s/f inner sill,os/f inner arch all out side prescibed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 36,843 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt snapped off (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision bolted to wood (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rad support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 36,342 miles

chassis has had extensive welding

Pass 8 Jun 2020 35,670 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 35,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,372 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 34,372 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,221 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 34,216 miles

Battery insecure both loose (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 33,852 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,739 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 33,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

unable to view front brake pads

Fail 9 Apr 2013 30,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,722 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 28,266 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 28,266 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,966 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 27,938 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 140,106 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,740 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REARCHASSIS CORRODED, GEARBOX LOOSE TO ENGINE, DRIVERS STEP CORRODED AND WHOLED, CORROSION AROUND O/S/F SHOCK MOUNT,

ADVISE REAR AXLE CORRODED, REAR SHOCK BODIES CORRODED, SPARE WHEEL RIM HEAVILY CORRODED, TANK STRAPS CORRODED, SCREEN CHIPPED IN ZONE "A"

Fail 18 Jun 2009 23,689 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

ADVISE FRONT AND REARCHASSIS CORRODED, GEARBOX LOOSE TO ENGINE, DRIVERS STEP CORRODED AND WHOLED, CORROSION AROUND O/S/F SHOCK MOUNT,

ADVISE REAR AXLE CORRODED, REAR SHOCK BODIES CORRODED, SPARE WHEEL RIM HEAVILY CORRODED, TANK STRAPS CORRODED, SCREEN CHIPPED IN ZONE "A"

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,185 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 21,184 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,764 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 18,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 15,690 miles

n/s outer sill weak

rear brake imbalance to limits

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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K190 GFL is a 1993 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 K190 GFL, 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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K190 GFL is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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