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K198 UJX

1993 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,127 mi
Last recorded101,127 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 UJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 101,127 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underseal applied

Fail 22 Jan 2026 101,127 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underseal applied

Pass 4 Feb 2025 98,767 miles

All underside covered in underseal

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,366 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all welds undersealed

undersealed everywhere

Fail 7 Jun 2019 95,364 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x3 one is behind sliding door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill x5 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

undersealed everywhere

Pass 22 May 2018 92,600 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 92,501 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking and perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

extensive welding repairs and heavily undersealed

Fail 9 May 2017 92,499 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade missing x2 (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking and perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

extensive welding repairs and heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,995 miles

previous welding repairs on chassis vehicle fully undersealed

Fail 22 Jun 2015 92,389 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 May 2014 92,072 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to fully view underside and engine bay due to heavy covering

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,667 miles

N/S W/BLADE SPLIT

O/S/R LOWER PANEL CORRODED

Fail 4 Mar 2013 91,667 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S W/BLADE SPLIT

O/S/R LOWER PANEL CORRODED

Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,334 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 91,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 89,972 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,208 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 88,299 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle extensive repaired in some placeses and undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2007 85,129 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 81,487 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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K198 UJX is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K198 UJX, 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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K198 UJX is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 1993.

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