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L985 DOK

1993 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

77,795 mi
Last recorded77,795 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 DOK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2008 77,795 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,824 miles

Windscreen cracked.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 68,806 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen cracked.

Nearside front outrigger holed.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,847 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 53,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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L985 DOK is a 1993 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L985 DOK, 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 L985 DOK registered?

L985 DOK is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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