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DRS 230L

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,790 mi
Last recorded55,790 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 230L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 55,790 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 55,240 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 55,228 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 53,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,927 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,846 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

screen cracked outside sweep of wipers

Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,293 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,836 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,713 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,287 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 47,287 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,356 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,994 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,311 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,387 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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DRS 230L is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DRS 230L, 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

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What year was DRS 230L registered?

DRS 230L is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is DRS 230L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRS 230L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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