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M743 OCW

1994 Ford Motor Caravan

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,618 mi
Last recorded66,618 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Motor Caravan67,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM743 OCW
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 66,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded covered in material (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above axle corroded covered in material (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded covered in material (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above axle corroded covered in material (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust rubber mounting modified

underside has corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2023 61,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 54,009 miles

FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED.

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

OIL LEAK.

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

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED.

Pass 26 Aug 2021 44,715 miles

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

Front n/s and o/s chassis rails hard corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

hard corrosion rear cross member

under side of vehicle under sealed

Fail 13 Aug 2021 44,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member/ box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member/ box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner arch to chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear chassis rails corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 37,279 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 21,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion nearside front inner arch

Slight play inner track rod joints

Fail 5 Sep 2018 21,670 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion nearside front inner arch

Slight play inner track rod joints

Pass 8 Aug 2017 1,711 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 81,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,711 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 55,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 54,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 54,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 54,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 53,415 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 52,614 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,882 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 45,129 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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M743 OCW is a 1994 Ford Motor Caravan in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 67,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M743 OCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 32 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M743 OCW is a 1994 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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