MOT Status
ValidMileage
121,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier x2 under bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))
Bottom of windscreen turning white
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to turbo flange (6.1.2 (a))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside outer sill corners behind front wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill into outer door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier x2 under bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area around turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside outer sill corners behind front wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill into door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
bottom of windscreen turning white
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier x2 batteries under the bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))
Bottom of windscreen turning white
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside front edge of sill behind front wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill into door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage Also near reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Bottom of windscreen turning white
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to turbo join (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Bottom of windscreen turning white
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On turbo to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
Bottom of windscreen turning white
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Edge of windscreen turning white
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier X2 in engine bay vehicle and leisure batteries (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Incorrect mileage last time should of been 112960KM
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier x2 engine bay (4.13 (a) (i))
Bottom of windscreen turning white
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Bottom of windscreen turning white
Nearside Front Area under leisure battery rusty
Nearside Front Inner and outer door step area looks rusty
Offside Front Tyre worn on outside edge
Bottom of windscreen going white
Nearside front/driver door step and under leisure battery looks rusty
Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside door step pitted
Small hole in exhaust tail pipe
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
n/s/f please check wheel nuts
n/s/r tyre incorrct preasure
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
exhaust split/slightly blowing around rear hanger
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge
offside rear outer tyre punctured. Nail in tread
oil leak from turbo charger oil pipe union
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
M740 OCW is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 M740 OCW, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of M740 OCW?
You can check the full history of M740 OCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was M740 OCW registered?
M740 OCW is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M740 OCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M740 OCW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M740 OCW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M740 OCW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.