MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,479 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise n/s inner sill letting go outer sill.
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K197 BDA is a 1993 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K197 BDA, 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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What year was K197 BDA registered?
K197 BDA is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1993.
Is K197 BDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for K197 BDA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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