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M741 VTW

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,783 mi
Last recorded45,783 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM741 VTW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

n/s o/s steps corroded

o/s inner wing panel damaged

rear bumper endcaps not fitted

welding repairs carried out min req/seam sealer underseal applied

Fail 6 Aug 2010 45,724 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

n/s o/s steps corroded

o/s inner wing panel damaged

rear bumper endcaps not fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s o/s steps corroded

o/s/f flitch panel damaged corroded

welding repairs min req ,seam sealer/underseal applied

Fail 17 Jul 2009 19,945 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s o/s steps corroded

o/s/f flitch panel damaged corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,413 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 23,398 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both center prop shaft bearings worn

off side front accident damage repaied poorly

earth cable fouling steering control

Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,394 miles

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

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

rear floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2006 9,970 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 9,970 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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M741 VTW is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M741 VTW, 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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M741 VTW is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 November 1994.

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