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L166 EKM

1994 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,265 mi
Last recorded93,265 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 EKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 93,265 miles

Condition of exterior bodywork

Condition of nearside front shock absorber

Condition of rear number plate Borderline

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to both front inner wings

Corosion to front & rear suspension components

Corosion to nearside & offside outer sills

Engine oil leak

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

Play in steering rack & Steering U.J. Joint

Wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2008 93,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (6.1.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Condition of exterior bodywork

Condition of nearside front shock absorber

Condition of rear number plate Borderline

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to both front inner wings

Corosion to front & rear suspension components

Corosion to nearside & offside outer sills

Engine oil leak

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

Play in steering rack & Steering U.J. Joint

Wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2008 93,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.8.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Condition of exterior bodywork

Condition of nearside front shocker

Condition of rear number plate Borderline

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to both front inner wings

Corosion to front & rear suspension components

Engine oil leak

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

Wear in steering rack & steering U.J. Joint

Wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2007 88,863 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 88,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 84,406 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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L166 EKM is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L166 EKM, 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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L166 EKM is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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