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M740 YNG

1994 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

252,713 mi
Last recorded252,713 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 YNG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 252,713 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 252,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

front shock mount slightly corroded

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 252,712 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCES WORN ON INNER SURFACE

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 248,205 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 231,051 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 225,551 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2007 225,549 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 216,647 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 216,594 miles

Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front flexy metal end corroded at time of test

play in steering rack

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 YNG is a 1994 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M740 YNG, 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 YNG is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 1994.

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