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K246 NOW

1993 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,330 mi
Last recorded27,330 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK246 NOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front step holed

Pass 9 Nov 2018 27,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2018 27,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2017 23,802 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 23,270 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (3.1.9)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (3.1.9)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front inner wings corroded

crack in windscreen o/s low

hole in o/s/f step/arch

Pass 8 Aug 2015 14,744 miles

buck floor corroded

crack o/s lower windscreen not affecting drivers view

front tyres wearing on inner edges

inner wings corroded

o/s front chassis corroded

wheel arches/doors corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 9,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 8,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 7,707 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

corrosion on the front inner wheel arches around the chassis and suspension area

Fail 6 Aug 2012 775 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak

corrosion on the front inner wheel arches around the chassis and suspension area

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,693 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,750 miles

corrison both inner wheel arches

Pass 22 Apr 2008 81,445 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 67,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,080 miles

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

corrosion starting in offside front foot step & wheel arch

front brake discs lipped

front drop link bushes cracked

oil leak

propshaft dounut worn

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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K246 NOW is a 1993 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K246 NOW, 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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K246 NOW is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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