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K247 DAJ

1993 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,899 mi
Last recorded97,899 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK247 DAJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 97,899 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 25 Jul 2025 97,898 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 26 May 2022 96,894 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

vehicle chassis covered with underseal

Fail 26 May 2022 96,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

vehicle chassis covered with underseal

Pass 20 May 2021 95,180 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

vehicie chassis coverd with underseal

Pass 28 Apr 2020 94,478 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

engine leaking oil.

Pass 13 May 2019 90,833 miles

Central prop bearing rubber slight play.

Offside Front steering uj joint slight play.

Pass 23 May 2018 81,743 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 81,738 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play.

Offside Front steering rack has slight play.

Pass 23 May 2017 73,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 May 2017 73,660 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2015 73,629 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 73,629 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 73,244 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 72,891 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,673 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,278 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 71,877 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 71,193 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 69,768 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 69,307 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 68,026 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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K247 DAJ is a 1993 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K247 DAJ, 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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What year was K247 DAJ registered?

K247 DAJ is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 1993.

Is K247 DAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K247 DAJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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