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A6 DTF

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

201,772 mi
Last recorded201,772 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 DTF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 201,772 miles

bad oil leaks

corrosion to off side sill in non-prescribed area

Pass 23 Jan 2024 197,944 miles

bad oil leaks from engine

Fail 22 Jan 2024 197,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bad oil leaks from engine

Pass 27 Jan 2023 191,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 186,880 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 180,342 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 173,396 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 166,809 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 159,877 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 152,196 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 143,600 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 143,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2015 136,104 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 136,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 128,684 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 128,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 122,783 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 114,265 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 114,217 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 105,447 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 96,486 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Jan 2010 96,486 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2009 85,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,078 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 57,294 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 56,843 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 44,363 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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A6 DTF is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A6 DTF, 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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What year was A6 DTF registered?

A6 DTF is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is A6 DTF safe to buy?

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