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K245 GWC

1993 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,436 mi
Last recorded47,436 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK245 GWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,436 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 47,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,800 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 42,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,855 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 36,855 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,234 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 32,234 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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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K245 GWC is a 1993 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K245 GWC, 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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K245 GWC is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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