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M740 HRH

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,404 mi
Last recorded169,404 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 HRH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 169,404 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

drop sides + tail gate affected by corrosion

wheel arches affected by corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2013 164,081 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 163,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 156,050 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 156,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 151,870 miles

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

all sharp edges doors and w/arches taped

offside front seat has be modified , seat has been welded to existing seat frame

Fail 9 Aug 2010 151,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

offside front seat has be modified , seat has been welded to existing seat frame

Pass 5 Sep 2009 147,237 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 147,170 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

front floor pan been welded from inside

Pass 10 Jan 2007 144,326 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 183,441 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 183,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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M740 HRH is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M740 HRH, 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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M740 HRH is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 1994.

Is M740 HRH safe to buy?

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