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L966 DOK

1993 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,170 mi
Last recorded20,170 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 DOK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 20,170 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake hose ends are corroded.

front propshaft mounting worn.

handbrake rod mounting is broken.

handbrake warning lamp not working.

n/s step and sill corroded.

n/s/r inner tyre sidewall cracked.

o/s/f wheel arch corroded.

o/s/r bump stop missing.

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe.

slight corrosion on o/s/r chassis.

slight play in steering rack at both sides.

windscreen chipped centre and nearside.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 20,165 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake hose ends are corroded.

front propshaft mounting worn.

handbrake rod mounting is broken.

handbrake warning lamp not working.

n/s step and sill corroded.

n/s/r inner tyre sidewall cracked.

o/s/f wheel arch corroded.

o/s/r bump stop missing.

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe.

slight corrosion on o/s/r chassis.

slight play in steering rack at both sides.

windscreen chipped centre and nearside.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,637 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)

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 10 Jun 2010 18,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,779 miles

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

body floor and off side sideboard are holed and in a very poor state of repair

off side mirror case is slightly damaged

propshaft rear centre bearing is worn and the carrier is loose

rear off side brake is binding slightly

slight play in steering rack at the off side

Fail 28 Apr 2009 17,771 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

body floor and off side sideboard are holed and in a very poor state of repair

off side mirror case is slightly damaged

propshaft rear centre bearing is worn and the carrier is loose

rear off side brake is binding slightly

slight play in steering rack at the off side

Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both batteries are insecure

prop shaft rear centre bearing insecure and worn

Fail 14 Aug 2008 16,971 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both batteries are insecure

prop shaft rear centre bearing insecure and worn

Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,149 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 16,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear propshaft support insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2006 14,263 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 14,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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L966 DOK is a 1993 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L966 DOK, 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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L966 DOK is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 October 1993.

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