Ford Transit (1993)
1993 Ford Transit
CarHunch analysed 17,277 real MOT records for the 1993 Ford Transit. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Ford Transit has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 58.5%—significantly below the UK average of 80%—which tells you these vehicles are ageing and require serious mechanical attention. Nearly one in five (18.7%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, a material concern for safety-critical components like brakes or steering.
These Transits average around 58,000 miles despite being over 30 years old, suggesting many are used vehicles rather than high-mileage workhorses, yet they still accumulate an average of 2 failures and 5.3 advisories per test. If you're considering one, budget for comprehensive pre-purchase inspection focusing on exhaust, suspension, and braking systems—don't rely on a recent MOT pass as proof of roadworthiness.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 4.1 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 1993 Ford Transit
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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (92%) | 15,886 | 58.2% | 2.01 |
| Petrol (8%) | 1,372 | 62.3% | 1.92 |
| LPG (0%) | 13 | 54.7% | 3 |
| Electric (0%) | 5 | 72% | 0.6 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Ford Transit vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Ford Transit vehicles fall between 30,278 and 74,626 miles.
1993 Ford Transit — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 226 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (20% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Ford Transit
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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39.6%
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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37.6%
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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34.7%
Oil leak
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29.7%
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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27.9%
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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25%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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22.4%
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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19.4%
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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