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L188 UFY

1994 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests22 (9 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate40.9%

Mileage

35,994 mi
Last recorded35,994 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 UFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,994 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 35,988 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At offside front crossmember. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,676 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 34,668 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INSIDE CAB AT SEAT MOUNTING (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn MIDDLE TO FRONT ()

PROPSHAFT CENTER BEARING MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA EXCESS CORROSION

Fail 17 Feb 2017 34,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on the floor next to the seat mounts (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUT RIGGER (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to the shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AT THE LIMITER VALVE (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to the leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on the floor next to the drivers seat mounts (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step floor next to the seat belt mount (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUT RIGGER (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to the leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

anti roll bar d bushes have slight play in them

Pass 25 Jan 2016 32,543 miles

Nearside STEERING RACK BOOT TWISTED

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 32,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside STEERING RACK BOOT TWISTED

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 32,516 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable Gaiter twisted (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable Gaiter twisted (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

body in very poor condition

electrical wiring in poor condition

power steering pippes insecure

radiator bracket not fixed

small exhaust leak

Fail 6 Apr 2013

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

body in very poor condition

electrical wiring in poor condition

power steering pippes insecure

radiator bracket not fixed

small exhaust leak

Fail 10 Nov 2012 24,741 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 115,907 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 25 Oct 2011 15,886 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Oct 2010 88,294 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front calliper securing bolts not of standard fit

no weight plate visible

Fail 13 Oct 2010 88,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front calliper securing bolts not of standard fit

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,087 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 76,084 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 73,990 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 73,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 736,174 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 73,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 73,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre cut outer wall

oil leak on engine

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 UFY is a 1994 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40.9%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 July 1994.

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