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A16 SLP

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,663 mi
Last recorded83,663 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SLP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 83,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded due to age (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 83,624 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger outrigger holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (front) holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (rear) holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 82,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 82,481 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Fuel tank strap (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill below fuel flap (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 79,776 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle structure has been repaired and repairs have been covered with underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 79,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on the bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside fuel tant strap mounting area corroded and holed

Pass 27 Jan 2023 77,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs block to rear marked yellow at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs block to rear (under bulkhead before fuel tank) (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,682 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 70,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,611 miles

4 Rear seats have 1 mounting bolt missing each.

Corrosion to floor rails above rear axle (@ bump stops)

Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. Side entrance (6.1.E.1)

Exhaust outer skin "peeling"

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 9 May 2017 62,553 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 59,649 miles

2nd back box outer skin peeling

Pass 5 May 2016 59,575 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,152 miles

Bonnet stiff to open

Exhaust silencer outer skins peeling away

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 51,914 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 47,343 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 45,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2011 43,113 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 39,850 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 36,324 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2009 36,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

advise offside sunvisor secondary brkt loose

advise redirecting osr seat belt/seat mounting flexy belt

Fail 2 Jun 2008 32,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

advise offside sunvisor secondary brkt loose

advise redirecting osr seat belt/seat mounting flexy belt

Pass 16 May 2007 29,297 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 27,202 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 27,202 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

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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A16 SLP is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc 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 A16 SLP, 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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A16 SLP is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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