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GIG 5960

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,275 mi
Last recorded25,275 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 5960
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 25,275 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 19,382 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 19,382 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 15,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 15,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front inner wings corroded

rear chassis badly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 10,657 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 10,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 4,398 miles

exhaust mount split

Pass 29 Sep 2020 1,216 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,168 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,114 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,620 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,410 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,862 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 94,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 94,322 miles

FRONT WHEEL ARCHES AND DOOR STEPS RUSTED

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN SIDE WALLS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,322 miles

FRONT WHEEL ARCHES AND DOOR STEPS RUSTED

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN SIDE WALLS

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,583 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SIDE WALLS CRACKED ON BOTH REAR AND O/S/F TYRES.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 93,583 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SIDE WALLS CRACKED ON BOTH REAR AND O/S/F TYRES.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,562 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 92,562 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 90,828 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 86,241 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 82,330 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 81,207 miles

both front brake flexi hose metal connections

Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,051 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 76,974 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 76,973 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GIG 5960 is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GIG 5960, 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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GIG 5960 is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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