MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,947 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
nsf and osf foot wells badly rusted
chassis centre cross member badly corroded.
fuel pump & pipe work covered in oil
metal part of front brake hoses badly corroded
n/s outer sill badly corroded.
o/s & n/s front steps corroded & holed
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
chassis centre cross member badly corroded.
fuel pump & pipe work covered in oil
metal part of front brake hoses badly corroded
n/s outer sill badly corroded.
o/s & n/s front steps corroded & holed
Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Advice items same as in last report Test No. 834652157146
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
body floor badly corroded
centre exhaust box cracked to the limit
near side rear shock bushes soft
off side front tyre has a nail in the tread
rear leaf springs splayed slightly
both batteries insecure
n/s steering rack tie rod worn to limit.
n/s/f tyre worn close to limit.
slight play in lower steering column coupling.
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K197 GWG is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GWG, 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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K197 GWG is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 1993.
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