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ROB 297Y

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

108,814 mi
Last recorded108,814 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROB 297Y
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 108,814 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 108,565 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 107,891 miles

AGE RELATED SURFACE RUST TO UNDERSIDE

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,641 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 106,471 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 105,599 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,934 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

exhaust outer skin peeling

fluid stains on both rear shock absorbers

o/s/f + n/s/f lower step area corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,137 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 101,938 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 99,785 miles

exhaust corroded + exhaust outer skin peeling + slight engine oil leak + o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 98,170 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,988 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 93,397 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 135,800 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 124,473 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2007 124,473 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2006 111,454 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 99,875 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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ROB 297Y is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ROB 297Y, 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 ROB 297Y registered?

ROB 297Y is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is ROB 297Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROB 297Y shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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