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M69 APW

1994 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

112,563 mi
Last recorded112,563 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM69 APW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 112,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Apr 2008 105,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

handbrake lever stiff to operate

no mudguards to rear wheels

os & ns under step / sill and outrigger corroded excessively

os and ns wiper blades worn

Fail 29 Apr 2008 105,766 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

handbrake lever stiff to operate

no mudguards to rear wheels

os & ns under step / sill and outrigger corroded excessively

os and ns wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Sep 2007 99,826 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 99,603 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

BOTH FRONT FLEXIS METAL SECTION CORRODED

BOTH HANDBRAKE OUTER CABLES BROKEN

Pass 15 Sep 2006 90,827 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 90,687 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2006 89,560 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M69 APW is a 1994 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 M69 APW, 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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M69 APW is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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