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M740 OCW

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,258 mi
Last recorded121,258 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 121,258 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 120,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 119,398 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 117,923 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 117,063 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 116,149 miles

Bottom of windscreen turning white

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 114,596 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,605 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 109,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,392 miles

Bottom of windscreen going white

Nearside front/driver door step and under leisure battery looks rusty

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,189 miles

Nearside door step pitted

Small hole in exhaust tail pipe

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,359 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,863 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 86,863 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,470 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 81,470 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 71,677 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 71,677 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2008 60,389 miles

exhaust split/slightly blowing around rear hanger

Pass 13 Jun 2007 58,719 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 58,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 56,156 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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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.

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M740 OCW is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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