1993 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · K178 CFA
1993 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1993. Recorded mileage 43,537 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K178 CFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 43,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K178 CFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Transit (K178 CFA) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
K178 CFA Mileage History
- 12/03/202441,561 mi
- 17/03/202542,501 mi+940 mi
- 17/03/202542,501 mi
- 24/02/202643,537 mi+1,036 mi
- 25/02/202643,537 mi
Average of roughly 1,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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