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K197 BJW

1993 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,791 mi
Last recorded37,791 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 BJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,791 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,769 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 34,769 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,834 miles

Spare tyre defective

o/s front wing correded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,961 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,644 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 19,109 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 15,604 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing outside edge

spare tyre worn inside outside edges

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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K197 BJW is a 1993 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K197 BJW, 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 BJW registered?

K197 BJW is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 1993.

Is K197 BJW safe to buy?

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