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L179 TEW

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,754 mi
Last recorded53,754 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 TEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 53,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,247 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,439 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

bonnet catch getting deteriorated

both outer sills weak with corrosion

both rear wheel bearings getting noisy

unable to see front brake pads to judge wear

Fail 10 Dec 2009 51,434 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes undersealed

bonnet catch getting deteriorated

both outer sills weak with corrosion

both rear tyres on legal limits

both rear wheel bearings getting noisy

unable to see front brake pads to judge wear

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,497 miles

bonnet catch deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

engine oil leak

nearside mirror cracked

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to see front pads

vehicles underbody very rusty in areas

Fail 9 Dec 2008 44,367 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet catch deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

engine oil leak

nearside mirror cracked

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to see front pads

vehicles underbody very rusty in areas

Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,863 miles

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

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)

play in rack

Fail 19 Nov 2007 29,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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)

play in rack

Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,093 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 97,416 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 97,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 97,061 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2005 78,129 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

o/s mirror cracked

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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L179 TEW is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L179 TEW, 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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L179 TEW is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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