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L107 VYJ

1994 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,833 mi
Last recorded151,833 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL107 VYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 151,833 miles

all 4 tyres perished

offside rear crossmember corroded but not holed

outer sill by sliding door corroded ..non structural/load bearing

rear bumper not fitted ..no sharp edges

tail pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 151,815 miles

Rear bumper corroded.

both o/s tyre walls cracked,

exhaust system in poor condition.

o/s/f chassis corroded and repaired.

Fail 24 Feb 2012 151,815 miles

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

Rear bumper corroded.

both o/s tyre walls cracked,

exhaust system in poor condition.

o/s/f chassis corroded and repaired.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 151,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic cover missing from seat buckle nearside seat row 3

rear bumper becoming inscure and corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2011 151,792 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic cover missing from seat buckle nearside seat row 3

rear bumper becoming inscure and corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 151,768 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 151,768 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.7.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.5.4a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS , FLOOR AND O/S TOP MOUNTING CORRODED.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 151,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion around front spring mountings.

corrosion in rear floor and around spring mountings.

front brake hoses corroded.

front inner wings corroded around suspension mountings.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 151,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

corrosion around front spring mountings.

corrosion in rear floor and around spring mountings.

front brake hoses corroded.

front inner wings corroded around suspension mountings.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 150,091 miles

Battery insecure

engine oil leaks

where applicable fit shake proof washers to underside seat anchoridges

Fail 29 Jan 2008 150,040 miles

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Battery insecure

engine oil leaks

where applicable fit shake proof washers to underside seat anchoridges

Pass 6 Dec 2006 146,373 miles

under side rusty ie chassis and front spring hangers and nearside inner wing †

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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L107 VYJ is a 1994 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 68,983 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 L107 VYJ, 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 32 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L107 VYJ registered?

L107 VYJ is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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