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L972 CPD

1993 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,017 mi
Last recorded67,017 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 CPD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 67,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x5 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x5 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,502 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 59,145 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front inner wheel arch & outer wheel arch has slight traces of filler

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner foot step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake has just met the requirement (53%)

Underbody/components corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper shock mount

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 58,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper shock mount

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,648 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 57,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,185 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,764 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 52,685 miles

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

corrosion to both front wheel arches

Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,685 miles

corrosion to both front wheel arches

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,268 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 52,268 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,796 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f wheel arch starting to corrode

slight warp in both front brake discs

Fail 3 Aug 2009 44,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f wheel arch starting to corrode

slight warp in both front brake discs

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,983 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 38,486 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 36,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L972 CPD is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L972 CPD, 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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L972 CPD is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 1993.

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