1994 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · L355 BFT
1994 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1994. Recorded mileage 13,275 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2496cc
L355 BFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 13,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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L355 BFT Mileage History
- 18/03/20227,257 mi
- 14/03/20238,251 mi+994 mi
- 18/03/20248,743 mi+492 mi
- 04/04/20248,751 mi+8 mi
- 21/05/202513,275 mi+4,524 mi
Average of roughly 1,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L355 BFT 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 (L355 BFT) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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