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XSN 178A

1993 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,014 mi
Last recorded57,014 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSN 178A
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 57,014 miles

Both prop shaft centre bearings worn

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 57,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Both prop shaft centre bearings worn

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Washers poor

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,363 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,184 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,823 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,786 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,786 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,514 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 48,773 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 46,730 miles

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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XSN 178A is a 1993 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 XSN 178A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XSN 178A registered?

XSN 178A is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is XSN 178A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSN 178A shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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