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K256 GTO

1993 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,323 mi
Last recorded93,323 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK256 GTO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 93,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

centre prop bearing worn

front disc/s worn

heavily undersealed underbody

sign of underbody corrosion

wiperblades worn

Fail 6 Dec 2010 93,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

centre prop bearing worn

front disc/s worn

heavily undersealed underbody

sign of underbody corrosion

wiperblades worn

Pass 19 Dec 2009 89,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on under side

play in prop bearings

slight brake judder

welding heaverly underseald

Fail 23 Nov 2009 89,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s front wing coorroded

play in prop bearings

slight judder and bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 9 Dec 2008 86,965 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Nearside Lower Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Offside Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Offside Lower Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Nearside Lower Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Offside Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Offside Lower Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 84,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

excessive welding to front & rear chassis

n/s & o/s front inner wheel arches

n/s & o/s front wheel arches signs of corrosion

o/s front door step signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2007

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 83,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2005 82,202 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 82,185 miles

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.1.B.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

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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K256 GTO is a 1993 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K256 GTO, 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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K256 GTO is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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