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L188 NMY

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,430 mi
Last recorded29,430 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 NMY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 29,430 miles

chassis-underbody-sills-arches-box sections-components corroding,osr tyre low on tread,both front bearings play,both front shocker tops splitting,rear step corroding,rear 2nd row nearside seatbelt fraying

for references see vt32 # 506928045225

front arches-chassis-box sections corroding,oil leak

sills covered in filler/sealer

Fail 5 Sep 2015 29,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

chassis-underbody-sills-arches-box sections-components corroding,osr tyre low on tread,both front bearings play,both front shocker tops splitting,rear step corroding,rear 2nd row nearside seatbelt fraying

front arches-chassis-box sections corroding,oil leak

sills covered in filler/sealer

Pass 8 Sep 2014 22,323 miles

arches-underbody-sills-steps-floors-box sections-rear panal-front chassis corroding in places,front flexis corroding,front shocker top bushes deteriorating

nsf bearing play,nsf tyre very low tread,nsr tyre bulged on tread,all tyres cracking in places,exhaust deteriorating,oil leak/spills,rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating,suspension components corroding,sills covered in filler,front b/discs corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2014 22,323 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

arches-underbody-sills-steps-floors-box sections-rear panal-front chassis corroding in places,front flexis corroding,front shocker top bushes deteriorating

nsf bearing play,nsf tyre very low tread,nsr tyre bulged on tread,all tyres cracking in places,exhaust deteriorating,oil leak/spills,rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating,suspension components corroding,sills covered in filler,front b/discs corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2013 14,765 miles

chassis-sills-steps-floors-box sections-arches-underbody and components in places corrodedrear step damaged/deteriorating,rear tyres slightly bulged on tread,front b/discs lipped and scored,propshaft centre mounting deteriorating

engine oil on minimum,coil and leaf springs corroding

nsr belt near window second row frayed,screen slightly damaged-if gets any worse will require replacement,hazard switch bit tricky to opperate,osf door window sill area corroded,oil leak in places-investigate,rear brake pipes corroded & front flexis

Fail 27 Aug 2013 14,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

chassis-sills-steps-floors-box sections-arches-underbody and components in places corrodedrear step damaged/deteriorating,rear tyres slightly bulged on tread,front b/discs lipped and scored,propshaft centre mounting deteriorating

engine oil on minimum,coil and leaf springs corroding

nsr belt near window second row frayed,screen slightly damaged-if gets any worse will require replacement,hazard switch bit tricky to opperate,osf door window sill area corroded,oil leak in places-investigate,rear brake pipes corroded & front flexis

Pass 23 Jun 2012 7,951 miles

front arches,chassis,box sections,step sills in places corroded,oil leak,suspension components front and rear corroded

front brake discs corroded,front bearings slight play,rear leaf springs corroded-bushes slightly deteriorating

nsr shocker bush deteriorating,rear chassis-box sections-sills-inner sills in places corroded and components,rear brake pipes and front flexi hoses corroded,front shocker top mount bushes slightly deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2012 7,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front arches,chassis,box sections,step sills in places corroded,oil leak,suspension components front and rear corroded

front brake discs corroded,front bearings slight play,rear leaf springs corroded-bushes slightly deteriorating

nsr shocker bush deteriorating,rear chassis-box sections-sills-inner sills in places corroded and components,rear brake pipes and front flexi hoses corroded,front shocker top mount bushes slightly deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2011 2,365 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 2,365 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,680 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2010 84,662 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PIPES AGED / CORRODED

BATTERY LIGHT IS ON

OIL LEAKS

UNDERSIDE VERY CORRODED

Fail 15 Apr 2009 80,623 miles

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

advise both front brake hoses corroded on metal pipework

advise n/s/r tyre showing perishing in sidewall and tread starting to wear low

coolant level low in resivior

front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

oil leak

strong adv ise corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,623 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

advise both front brake hoses corroded on metal pipework

advise n/s/r tyre showing perishing in sidewall and tread starting to wear low

coolant level low in resivior

front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

oil leak

strong adv ise corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,453 miles

Oil leak

advise both front brake hoses corroded on pipework

advise corrosion on metal brake pipes to rear

coolant level low in resivior

front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

ignition light staying on

o/s/r tyre tread cwearing low and shows perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2008 78,445 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Oil leak

advise both front brake hoses corroded on pipework

advise corrosion on metal brake pipes to rear

coolant level low in resivior

front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

ignition light staying on

o/s/r tyre tread cwearing low and shows perishing

throttle cable broken

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,621 miles

advise both front brake hoses corroded on pipework

advise corrosion on metal brake pipes to rear

advise slight fraying on seatbelts in rear

coolant level low in expansion bottle advise leak on radiator

ignition light staying on

oil leaks

steering and suspension showing age

wiper blades have smear advise replacing

Fail 10 Apr 2007 72,617 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

advise slight fraying on seatbelts in rear

advise both front brake hoses corroded on pipework

advise corrosion on metal brake pipes to rear

coolant level low in expansion bottle advise leak on radiator

ignition light staying on

oil leaks

steering and suspension showing age

wiper blades have smear advise replacing

Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,647 miles

1st rear row,n/s outer seat belt is slightly frayed. 3rd rear row, o/s outer seat belt does not fully retract

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 68,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

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

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AGED

N/S/F TYRE AT LIMIT ON INNER EDGE †MIX OF LOAD RATINGS SOME 6 PLY †SOME 8 PLY

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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L188 NMY is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L188 NMY, 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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L188 NMY is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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