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L186 WYJ

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,827 mi
Last recorded64,827 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 WYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 60,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff leak

Pass 23 Oct 2020 601,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side wheel arshes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper shocker mounting mat showing wear

drivers step corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2019 53,038 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper shocker mounting mat showing wear

drivers step corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper shocker mount mat wear

Fail 2 Jul 2018 52,756 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper shocker mount mat wear

Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting mat (2.7.4)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 51,526 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting mat (2.7.4)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,858 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,498 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,547 miles

corossion beneath o/s wheel arch near brake pipe mounting

Fail 9 Jul 2014 46,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

corossion beneath o/s wheel arch near brake pipe mounting

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,238 miles

Oil leak

front tyre walls cracked

wiring to r/o/s loose

Fail 5 Jul 2013 43,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

front tyre walls cracked

wiring to r/o/s loose

Pass 20 Jun 2012 61,094 miles

corrosion under o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

corrosion under o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,520 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 46,757 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,402 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 42,020 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 42,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L186 WYJ is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L186 WYJ, 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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L186 WYJ is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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