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M788 SCW

1994 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,515 mi
Last recorded144,515 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 SCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 144,515 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bad engine oil leak

both front brake discs badly lipped

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both front tyres low tread badly worn edges and badly cracking in treads and sides

both inner and outer sills in poor condition corroded and repaired

door mirrors insecure

exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing

n/s front indicator insecure

n/s front side light dim

o/s rear axle u clamps slightly insecure

rear crossmember corroded and c general corrosion to under side

Pass 26 Jun 2014 142,425 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to front inner sills both sides (non prescribed areas)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 136,945 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 132,013 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2009 131,991 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 123,265 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 118,678 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 11,241 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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M788 SCW is a 1994 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M788 SCW, 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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What year was M788 SCW registered?

M788 SCW is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 October 1994.

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