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A6 HVS

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

195,312 mi
Last recorded195,312 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 195,312 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 189,902 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 184,818 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 178,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 175,027 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 170,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 166,065 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 159,144 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 151,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 151,523 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 143,938 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 136,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres fitted on seperate axles

drivers seatbelt stitching slightly damaged

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak around engine area

Pass 18 Mar 2014 133,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seatbelt stitching slightly damaged

n/s rear tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 129,465 miles

n/s wing mirror cover missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 119,505 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 119,505 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 101,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 97,529 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 97,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,382 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 91,382 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 69,332 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 64,253 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 64,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 HVS is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 HVS registered?

A6 HVS is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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