MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front inner sill corroded outwith prescribed area
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
chassis has been undersealed not allowing full inspection
offside innersill corroded outwith prescribed area
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
chassis has been undersealed not allowing full inspection
offside innersill corroded outwith prescribed area
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
battery insecure
exhaust front bracket corroded system secure
n/s/step corroded outwith prescribed area
o/s/f step corroded out with prescribed area
power steering pump slight noise when turning
towbar 7-pin socket cover siezed
ADVISE CENTRE PROPSHAFT JOINT SLIGHT PLAY
ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED
ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT UNDERSILL CORRODED AND HOLED OUTWITH SPECIFIED AREA
NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AND HOLED OUTWITH SPECIFIED AREA
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER UNDERSILLS CORRODED AT FRONT
ADVISE TWO PROPSHAFT MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY WORN
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER UNDERSILLS CORRODED AT FRONT
ADVISE TWO PROPSHAFT MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY WORN
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust bracket at gearbox slightly deteriorated
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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L971 VDS is a 1993 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 L971 VDS, 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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L971 VDS is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 1993.
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