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K579 LEX

1993 Ford P100

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,751 mi
Last recorded96,751 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Ford P10048,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK579 LEX
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 96,751 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,385 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 96,360 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,887 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 95,825 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,350 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,211 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,179 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 82,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,248 miles

s/o/r n/s/r wheel bearings slight noise

slight delay on head light switch

under vehicle rusty condition

Fail 28 Jul 2009 77,248 miles

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

s/o/r n/s/r wheel bearings slight noise

slight delay on head light switch

under vehicle rusty condition

Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,244 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under vehicle in poor condition.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Ford P100?

Based on 33,632 MOT tests across 5,150 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,876
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,821
Stop lamp not working 2,888
fog lamp not working 2,379
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,365
Steering rack gaiter split 1,146
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K579 LEX is a 1993 Ford P100 in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Ford P100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 48,836 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 P100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,821 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K579 LEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford P100 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Ford P100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K579 LEX registered?

K579 LEX is a 1993 Ford P100, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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