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K279 ACG

1993 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

30,168 mi
Last recorded30,168 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 ACG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,168 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 30,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 30,147 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

battery insecure

corrosion to chassis members and seat mounting points

corrosion to o/s window frame and wheel arches

exhaust front pipe loose

front grille insecure on o/s

Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,129 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

corrosion to o/s step well

front grille loose on o/s

general corrosion to chassis members and arround seat mounting points

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,208 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 28,208 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,038 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 26,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

diff pinnion oil seal damp

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front grille insecure on o/s/f

n/s/f step well holed

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed

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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K279 ACG is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 K279 ACG, 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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K279 ACG is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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