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L172 NNK

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

25,045 mi
Last recorded25,045 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 NNK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 25,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PAS Belt is lose

Pass 8 Oct 2024 24,784 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiper stalk defective can still be operated

Fail 12 Aug 2024 24,768 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiper stalk defective can still be operated

Pass 2 Aug 2023 24,140 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wiper stalk defective can still be operated

Pass 10 Aug 2022 23,758 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 23,758 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Battery missing from nearside and leads left bare and close to body (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Body component insecure Battery tray corded and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit positive joiner near battery (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear insecure (3.3 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery straps made of metal and loose near positive terminal (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 23,444 miles

Battery/charge lamp on indicating a system fault or faults

Brake fluid appears to be discoloured

Faded headlamp masks fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen wiper park function faulty

Fail 2 Aug 2021 23,444 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both, kick ups going the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Switch faulty not allowing the fog lamp/s to remain on (4.5.3 (a))

Battery/charge lamp on indicating a system fault or faults

Brake fluid appears to be discoloured

Faded headlamp masks fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen wiper park function faulty

Pass 23 Jul 2020 232,470 miles

Front BOTH outer arches starting to corrode

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated BOTH bearing rubbers deteriroting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH inner tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 22,698 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 219,036 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 21,348 miles

center prop bearing rubber has slight play

front wheel bearings have slight play n/s/f and o/s/f

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 20,865 miles

Front steel part of front flex pipe corroded (both)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall cracking(no cords showing)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 20,865 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Front steel part of front flex pipe corroded (both)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall cracking(no cords showing)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,857 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,451 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,111 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear outer tyre slightly perished

Fail 31 Jul 2012 15,111 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear outer tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,552 miles

battery trays are very corroded

head lamps are fiited with beam shades

tow bar is of home made construction, welds are of poor quality

Pass 9 Jul 2010 4,008 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 14 Jul 2009 88,730 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,730 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 94,809 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 91,327 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 91,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 86,843 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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L172 NNK is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L172 NNK, 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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L172 NNK is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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