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2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,445 mi
Last recorded117,445 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration170 CFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 117,445 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 105,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 257,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 244,152 miles

Corrosion on underside

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 232,395 miles

Corrosion on underside

Pass 29 Mar 2021 217,072 miles

corrosion on underside

Fail 29 Mar 2021 217,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion on underside

Pass 9 Mar 2020 209,575 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 209,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 194,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 179,402 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 179,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 166,223 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also slightly damaged (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 166,223 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also slightly damaged (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 159,513 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 159,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf cv boot twisted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 148,972 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 138,102 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 125,888 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,535 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 92,953 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 84,187 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 77,289 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 71,450 miles

the n/s front wheel bearing make,s a slight noise

Fail 22 Jun 2007 71,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

the n/s front wheel bearing make,s a slight noise

Pass 8 Jun 2006 66,175 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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170 CFW is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,501 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 170 CFW, 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 25 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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170 CFW is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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