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L153 UEW

1994 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76 mi
Last recorded76 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 UEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 76 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s inner arches slightly corroded but not seriesly weakened

underside of body slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 76 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s inner arches slightly corroded but not seriesly weakened

exhaust rubber snapped but exhaust scured.

underside of body slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 95,283 miles

Nearside Front shocker mounting slightly corroded

Offside Front shocker mounting slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front shocker mounting slightly corroded

Offside Front shocker mounting slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system slightly tight steering u j (2.2.D.1)

van condition generally poor

Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs in a poor condition

van condition generally poor

Fail 20 Nov 2014 90,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs in a poor condition

van condition generally poor

Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,807 miles

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

cracks in n/s rear inner side wall

front crossmember holed but not in prescribed area

requires propshaft flange bolt

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,654 miles

front wipers in a poor condition

nearside front cracking on sidewalls

nearside rear inner tyre cracking on sidewalls

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 11 Oct 2011 85,515 miles

n/s front suspention top corroded

n/s rear tyre cracked

o/s front suspention top corroded

rear propshaft cetre bearing has play

Pass 6 Nov 2010 84,839 miles

both front lower ball joints showing slight signs of wear

handbrake mechanism showing slight signs of stiffness

Fail 4 Nov 2010 84,839 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 83,980 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 83,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,649 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 4 Apr 2008 82,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,890 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 79,856 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L153 UEW is a 1994 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L153 UEW, 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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L153 UEW is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 1994.

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