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L171 EOX

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,717 mi
Last recorded65,717 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 EOX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 65,717 miles

advance corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2025 62,700 miles

advance corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Jan 2024 59,543 miles

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Sep 2022 55,235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 50,701 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 50,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail repair not continuously welded (next to brake compensator valve) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member to chassis rail split / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail repair not welded correctly (not within prescribed areas)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

offside and nearside outer sills are covered by plastic ice cream van body preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2019 45,402 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material read axle light pitting (1.1.11 (c))

light n/s/r sill /arch corrosion noted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 38,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material read axle light pitting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

light n/s/r sill /arch corrosion noted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 30,951 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,883 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 22,629 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch not affecting vehicle structure (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 13,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 4,061 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 4,043 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,022 miles

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

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

corrosion on off/side rear structure by wheel arch

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,867 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,794 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,798 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 66,798 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,484 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,906 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 25,906 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,757 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,643 miles

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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L171 EOX is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L171 EOX, 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 L171 EOX registered?

L171 EOX is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L171 EOX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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