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L146 ORC

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

65,542 mi
Last recorded65,542 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 ORC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 65,542 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 61,333 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 59,600 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 59,469 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,465 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 59,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 59,084 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,974 miles

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2019 57,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to suspension components

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 56,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to suspension components

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,166 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 54,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section by front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep area (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep under sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail / sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,815 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,771 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 51,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,755 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 51,690 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,690 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,570 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 51,498 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,498 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,489 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 51,489 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 51,045 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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L146 ORC is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L146 ORC, 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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L146 ORC is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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