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M709 LON

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

273,002 mi
Last recorded273,002 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM709 LON
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2023 273,002 miles

Offside Front under body chassi corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 272,562 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 272,554 miles

Body component insecure BOTH FRONT ARCHES ...INNER TO OUTER... ARCHES (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SEAT BELT MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNT S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up BOTH (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 270,071 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 262,094 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn Front (2.4.G.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 257,689 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 247,396 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 233,793 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 233,793 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 214,486 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 214,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 197,141 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 196,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 193,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 181,309 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 170,002 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 161,515 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 127,912 miles

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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M709 LON is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M709 LON, 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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M709 LON is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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