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L973 YFD

1993 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,430 mi
Last recorded103,430 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 YFD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp is damaged

Offside Rear Lamp is damaged

Offside Rear Parking break needs some slight adjustment

Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,455 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres unmarked for speed and axle load ratings

prop shaft bearings rough

rear brake limit valve return spring broken

speedo head dislodged

Fail 25 Aug 2016 100,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis to front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis to front cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres unmarked for speed and axle load ratings

prop shaft bearings rough

rear brake limit valve return spring broken

speedo head dislodged

Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,494 miles

noisey propshaft bearings

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

headlight images dull

propshaft rear support bearing rubber mounting deteiorated

slight damage to front number plate

wiper blades splitting on ends, advise replacing

Fail 13 Aug 2015 93,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

headlight images dull

nearside rear brake low in effort

noisey propshaft bearings

propshaft rear support bearing rubber mounting deteiorated

slight damage to front number plate

wiper blades splitting on ends, advise replacing

Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,887 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 84,336 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

clutch pedal antislip missing

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,457 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2008 71,824 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2008 71,821 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)

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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L973 YFD is a 1993 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L973 YFD, 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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L973 YFD is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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