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K227 WLJ

1993 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,474 mi
Last recorded59,474 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK227 WLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 59,474 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded & holed

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm to chassis leg mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm to chassis leg mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front quarter panel corroded & holed at bottom

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2025 59,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded & holed

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded & holed

Offside Rear quarter panel corroded and holed at bottom

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2024 59,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 59,017 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded & holed

brake pipe nuts corroded going into load valve

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,712 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,812 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

front sus pension and sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,354 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 57,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 57,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 57,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,574 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 55,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,378 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,530 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,234 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,838 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,683 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,501 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,508 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,084 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 23,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,441 miles

drivers mirror suround loose

Pass 13 Jun 2005 20,047 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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K227 WLJ is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K227 WLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K227 WLJ registered?

K227 WLJ is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 1993.

Is K227 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K227 WLJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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