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B8 ESL

2021 Ford Transit

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,151 mi
Last recorded60,151 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Transit38,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ESL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 60,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 120,956 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 120,927 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 48,683 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 101,724 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 32,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 83,180 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 66,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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B8 ESL is a 2021 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2021 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 38,219 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 B8 ESL, 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 5 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B8 ESL registered?

B8 ESL is a 2021 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 July 2021.

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The MOT history for B8 ESL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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