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L144 HVN

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,926 mi
Last recorded77,926 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL144 HVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 31 May 2024 77,340 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersea/ paint evident underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 76,998 miles

inner wings holed but not structual

Pass 7 Mar 2022 76,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,828 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,705 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 75,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 74,370 miles

n/s rear tyre perrish

o/s rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre starting to perrish

o/s rear tyre starting to perrish

Fail 6 Jun 2014 73,522 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre starting to perrish

o/s rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,660 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,137 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,019 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,768 miles

check pads for wear

exhaust system rusty in places

nearside front wheel arch rusty,no sharp edges yet

Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,542 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,489 miles

1.N/s wiper rubber is starting to strip from blade. †2. some corrosion on O/s front wheelarch not bad enough to fail yet

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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L144 HVN is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L144 HVN, 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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L144 HVN is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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