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L163 NHE

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,290 mi
Last recorded55,290 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 NHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 55,290 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 51,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 41,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,303 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 29,610 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 25,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 21,522 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 17,094 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,764 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battyery insecure but unable to move

Pass 12 Mar 2014 7,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 2,881 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 2,875 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 98,101 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 92,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,817 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 83,635 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,360 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in steering rack

vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 22 Feb 2007 76,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering rack

vehicle starting to corrode underneath

Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,279 miles

inner sills,rear chassie rails ,rear crossmember ,rear flooor and front inner wings rusty

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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L163 NHE is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L163 NHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L163 NHE registered?

L163 NHE is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 January 1994.

Is L163 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L163 NHE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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