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Q587GVR

1993 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,055 mi
Last recorded71,055 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ587GVR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2017 71,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 71,055 miles

Underside is corroded but not excessive

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,055 miles

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

underbody has areas of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,076 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 71,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,258 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 70,250 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,926 miles

rear out riggers advisory

sills advisory

Fail 6 Mar 2008 68,926 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear out riggers advisory

sills advisory

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,257 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 67,254 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Battery insecure

bonnet stay missing

both sides rear leaf spring anchoragepoints heavy under seal applied unable to carry out a proper test

off/s/r inner sill corroded to excess

oil leak from engine

vin numbers corroded unable to read the full number , asked customer to produce log book to varify,

Fail 28 Apr 2007 66,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 66,961 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 61,483 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 61,237 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Q587GVR is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Q587GVR, 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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Q587GVR is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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