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L960 UGC

1993 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,175 mi
Last recorded95,175 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL960 UGC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted-not locking on brake test

Fail 11 Aug 2011 95,165 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted-not locking on brake test

Pass 5 Aug 2010 95,052 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded. front brake disks rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2010 95,025 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded. front brake disks rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2009 94,931 miles

both front brake disc inner faces corroded to limits

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system deteriorated

extensive underbody corrosion to front and rear-some areas on limits

offside and nearside outer wings corroded just outside of areas

offside front anti roll bar centre bush slight play

offside front anti roll bar outer lower bushes perished and splitting

offside front chassis subframe mounting corroded and on limits

offside rear outer panelling corroded and on limits

offside rear outer wing has been filled.Unable to verify repair method properly

offside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil and on limits-borderline pass and needs further investigation

various rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2009 94,909 miles

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

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front brake disc inner faces corroded to limits

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system deteriorated

offside and nearside outer wings corroded just outside of areas

offside front anti roll bar centre bush slight play

offside front anti roll bar outer lower bushes perished and splitting

offside front chassis subframe mounting corroded and on limits

offside rear outer panelling corroded and on limits

offside rear outer wing has been filled.Unable to verify repair method properly

offside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil and on limits-borderline pass and needs further investigation

various rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 93,653 miles

both front brake discs corroded

corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake pipes on limits

corrosion to offside front chassis close to subframe mounting on limits

corrosion to offside front outer wheel arch on limits

general corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis and flooring

nearside rear outrigger corroded

some play in offside front anti roll bar centre bush

Fail 14 May 2008 93,642 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake discs corroded

corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake pipes on limits

corrosion to offside front chassis close to subframe mounting on limits

corrosion to offside front outer wheel arch on limits

general corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis and flooring

nearside rear outrigger corroded

some play in offside front anti roll bar centre bush

Pass 22 Jan 2007 89,282 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

corrosion starting in nearside front footstep

freeplay in front antiroll bar bushes

freeplay in nearside front wheel bearing

freeplay starting in steering rack

front brake discs worn and starting to corrode

nearside front wheel arch corroded

number plate lights deteriorating

offside front seat belt frayed

offside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

rear door hinges worn and deteriorated

rear of van boarded out

Fail 9 Jan 2007 89,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

corrosion starting in nearside front footstep

freeplay in front antiroll bar bushes

freeplay in nearside front wheel bearing

freeplay starting in steering rack

front brake discs worn and starting to corrode

nearside front outer wheel arch corroded

nearside side sliding door not opened due to load

number plate lights very dim

offside front seat belt frayed

offside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

rear door hinges worn and deteriorated

rear of van loaded, boarded and covered

Pass 4 Jan 2006 78,546 miles

front antiroll bar bushes worn

n/s/f brake disc starting to corrode

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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L960 UGC is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L960 UGC, 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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L960 UGC is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 1993.

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