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L975 CPD

1993 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

76,907 mi
Last recorded76,907 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL975 CPD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2009 76,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

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

door steps rusty

drivers window insecure

engine bay fluid leaks

front brake hose ferrule rusty

fuel tank outrigger rusty

general chassis/vehicle rust

off side cab upper marker lamp in operative

off side front brake disc poor

passenger seat belt clips operation poor

pulley belt perished

slight front brake imbalance

various windscreen damage

Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,230 miles

front wheel arches corroded

n/s door steap corroded

o/s door step corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close too limit on inner edge

play in both front wheels

rear brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

various body damage

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2008 69,222 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

various body damage

various body damage

windscreen damaged

exhaust blowing

front wheel arches corroded

n/s door steap corroded

o/s door step corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close too limit on inner edge

play in both front wheels

Pass 12 Jul 2007 59,042 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 4 Jul 2007 58,804 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

chip in screen

corrosion starting n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arches

front anti roll bar bushes perished

n/s/f step corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,670 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 49,666 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre prop shaft bearing worn

Hand brake effort on minimum 16%

Near side mirror and arm missing

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

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

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

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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L975 CPD is a 1993 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L975 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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What year was L975 CPD registered?

L975 CPD is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 1993.

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