1994 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · L491 CAD
1994 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1994. Recorded mileage 53,611 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,611 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
L491 CAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 53,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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L491 CAD Mileage History
- 12/04/202353,225 mi
- 21/05/202453,435 mi+210 mi
- 04/06/202453,454 mi+19 mi
- 24/04/202553,598 mi+144 mi
- 01/05/202553,611 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L491 CAD 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 (L491 CAD) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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