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L959 XLP

1994 Ford Econoline

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,229 mi
Last recorded147,229 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Econoline109,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 XLP
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 147,229 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear inner panels corroded and holed

underside and components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 146,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside and components heavily corrode

underside brake pies covered

Fail 5 Jul 2024 146,503 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chassis and components heavily corroded

underside body corroded

underside brake pipes covered

Pass 3 Jul 2023 146,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 145,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

metal brake pipes covered in sheathing and greased unable to inspect

o/s and n/s side step support brackets corroded

underside and components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 145,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

all body mounting rubbers deteriated

metal brake pipes covered in sheathing and greased unable to inspect

underside and components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 144,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 144,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Rear section missing (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 144,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 142,741 miles

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

O/S and N/S rear body mountings deteriating

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

all metal brake pipes covered and greased

Pass 1 Aug 2017 141,241 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 140,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 140,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 140,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 139,140 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system corroded

rubber body mountings deteriated

Fail 29 Aug 2014 139,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system cerroded

rubber body mounts deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2013 137,700 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 136,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 136,689 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 133,940 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 133,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 131,838 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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L959 XLP is a 1994 Ford Econoline in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 109,130 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 Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L959 XLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L959 XLP is a 1994 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L959 XLP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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