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K311 MGX

1993 Ford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,713 mi
Last recorded139,713 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Ford Motor Caravan56,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK311 MGX
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 139,713 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 139,672 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 139,672 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 138,461 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 138,411 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in ball joint from steering box

Pass 28 Jan 2014 137,220 miles

both rear wheel arches holed

Pass 5 Mar 2013 136,132 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

near side inner/rear sill corroded

off side inner/rear sill corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 136,113 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 134,876 miles

Engine sump corroded and badly leaking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 134,876 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine sump corroded and badly leaking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 134,875 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 insecure (1.3.2a)

Battery insecure

N/S/F mirror is damaged but not affecting view to rear

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 131,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 131,229 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 130,914 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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K311 MGX is a 1993 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 56,288 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K311 MGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K311 MGX is a 1993 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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