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L204 ETX

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

33,768 mi
Last recorded33,768 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL204 ETX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2014 33,768 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

prop bearing bush worn but still contained in its housing

surface corrosion on front suspension components.

surface corrosion on rear axle.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,558 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes covered in thick underseal

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 33,558 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes covered in thick underseal

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 33,546 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Unable to fully examine brake pipes/underside of vehicle covered in underseal

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 33,174 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,777 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 32,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,978 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 31,963 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,665 miles

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 30,656 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,185 miles

bonnet catch condition

drivers seat condition

drivers step corrosion

n/s steering rack slight play

windscreen condition

Fail 6 Nov 2007 29,179 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

bonnet catch condition

drivers seat condition

drivers step corrosion

n/s steering rack slight play

windscreen condition

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,228 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bonnet safety catch seized

fuel cap damaged

nearside mirror repaired

Fail 27 Oct 2006 27,228 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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 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)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bonnet safety catch seized

fuel cap damaged

nearside mirror arm temporarily repaired

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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L204 ETX is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 L204 ETX, 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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L204 ETX is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1994.

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