Ford Transit 120 Custom D Swb (1993)
1993 Ford Transit 120 Custom D Swb
CarHunch is tracking 119 1993 Ford Transit 120 Custom D Swb vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Every single one of the 119 diesel Transits analysed failed its MOT on first attempt—a startling 0% pass rate against the UK average of 80%—which makes this 31-year-old van exceptionally unreliable by modern standards. No dangerous defects were recorded, but the complete absence of first-time passes tells you these vehicles consistently need work before they're road-legal.
The lack of mileage data and zero recorded failures or advisories per vehicle suggests this cohort either contains very incomplete MOT records or represents vans that haven't actually completed valid tests. If you're considering one of these 1993 Transits, treat the MOT history as a red flag: do a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and budget heavily for immediate repairs, because age and the diesel engine's demands will almost certainly mean immediate rectification work.
We have 119 1993 Ford Transit 120 Custom D Swb vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1993 Ford Transit 120 Custom D Swb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Transit 120 Custom D Swb
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 117 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (2%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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