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L983 HCY

1993 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,915 mi
Last recorded93,915 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 HCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 1 May 2024 93,915 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing, 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing , various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 93,916 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both; inner tie rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 93,916 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear under body/chassis affected by corrosion not excessive but evident and slight fracture (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 93,916 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper arch weakened, not gone through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both steering gaiters split but have been stretched and tie wrapped to not allow ingress, advised customer to replace. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 93,915 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill requires attention small patch, could possibly spread. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch and surrounding areas requires attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch area requires attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper arch weakened, not gone through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both steering gaiters split but have been stretched and tie wrapped to not allow ingress, advised customer to replace. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 93,915 miles

vehicle has had extensive welding work

Pass 23 Mar 2019 93,995 miles

underbody corrosion but not excessive

Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,990 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion but not excessive

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,920 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 93,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,135 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 9,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to flexi (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,915 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 93,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,778 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,778 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 50,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,778 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 50,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,778 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 50,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,777 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 50,777 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,775 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 50,775 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,772 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 50,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,777 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 50,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 50,788 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 50,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L983 HCY is a 1993 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L983 HCY, 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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L983 HCY is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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