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L962 UGE

1993 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,435 mi
Last recorded87,435 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 UGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 87,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2008 87,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 85,667 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 85,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring repaired by welding (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 85,120 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 85,086 miles

Nearside 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)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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L962 UGE is a 1993 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L962 UGE, 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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L962 UGE is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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