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MR55 ALW

2021 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,883 mi
Last recorded126,883 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Transit38,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 ALW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 126,883 miles

Drivers seatbelt bolt not correctly mounted, but still tight and adequate

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in O/S sill, not within 30 cm of structural component (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 22 Apr 2026 49,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 34,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges also tyre on 3mm // advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 123,924 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 123,924 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative Both (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 121,393 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 121,379 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 19,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 119,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 115,116 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 115,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 109,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,688 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 109,665 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on axle and to both front flexes rusty strip check (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored worn strip check (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged check fray on belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,246 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,040 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/75R16C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/75R16C (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

high level brake light inop

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,301 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,334 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 72,712 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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MR55 ALW is a 2021 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MR55 ALW, 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 MR55 ALW registered?

MR55 ALW is a 2021 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2021.

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