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K286 VKR

1993 Ford Econoline

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,912 mi
Last recorded122,912 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Econoline119,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK286 VKR
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 122,912 miles

Rear inner sills corroded

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2024 120,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 119,782 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage n/s front (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 119,391 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 119,391 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 192,069 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,059 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 118,874 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 118,114 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 117,803 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 117,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 115,401 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 115,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 113,473 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 111,649 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 111,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,097 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 108,467 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 106,404 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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K286 VKR is a 1993 Ford Econoline in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1993 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,391 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K286 VKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K286 VKR registered?

K286 VKR is a 1993 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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