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B38 CAR

2000 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,106 mi
Last recorded130,106 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB38 CAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 130,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 129,901 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 129,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 129,770 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 129,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 127,245 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 127,171 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 123,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to front wings

slight play in sterring rack ends

surface corrosion to rear of cab

surface corrosion to steps

Pass 8 Apr 2010 118,237 miles

corrosion to front step

corrosion to front wings

cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall

slight imbalance to rear brakes

surface corrosion to rear of cab

Pass 3 Apr 2009 114,173 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 113,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 108,738 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 104,296 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 104,296 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 98,710 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 98,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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B38 CAR is a 2000 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 112,023 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 B38 CAR, 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 26 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B38 CAR is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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