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K273 YOF

1993 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,335 mi
Last recorded71,335 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK273 YOF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,335 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front wiper blades deterioated

underside corroded and welding to areas

Fail 6 Jul 2011 71,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front wiper blades deterioated

underside corroded and welding to areas

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear arches corroded

underside corroded and welding to several areas

Fail 3 Jun 2010 65,397 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

underside corroded and welding to several areas

Pass 12 May 2009 59,747 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator damaged

o/s/f steering play

rear brake application uneven

underside corroded and welding to areas

Fail 7 May 2009 59,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator damaged

o/s/f steering play

underside corroded and welding to areas

Pass 15 Mar 2008 55,064 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear brake application uneven

underside corroded

underside welded to several areas

Fail 15 Mar 2008 55,064 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear brake application uneven

underside corroded

underside welded to several areas

Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,641 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 51,641 miles

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

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

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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K273 YOF is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K273 YOF, 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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K273 YOF is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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