1994 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · L183 DFX
1994 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Feb 1994. Recorded mileage 40,045 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L183 DFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/04/2025
- 40,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L183 DFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Transit (L183 DFX) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Outer wing and wheel arch areas (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
L183 DFX Mileage History
- 24/04/202338,154 mi
- 24/04/202338,154 mi
- 22/04/202438,935 mi+781 mi
- 24/04/202438,947 mi+12 mi
- 28/04/202540,045 mi+1,098 mi
Average of roughly 940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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