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M740 TCP

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,633 mi
Last recorded178,633 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2006 178,633 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 177,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 TCP is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TCP, 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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What year was M740 TCP registered?

M740 TCP is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 November 1994.

Is M740 TCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M740 TCP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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