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K197 GWG

1993 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,947 mi
Last recorded16,947 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 GWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 16,947 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2013 16,942 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,337 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 8,457 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 8,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 4,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 1,921 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 1,841 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 97,581 miles

Advice items same as in last report Test No. 834652157146

Fail 1 Jun 2007 97,578 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 95,646 miles

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.

Pass 1 Aug 2005 90,631 miles

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 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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