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S18 JYM

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,555 mi
Last recorded169,555 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 JYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 169,555 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 169,555 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 164,167 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 164,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 149,479 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 137,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play detected at offside front steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2007 125,634 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 103,623 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 103,623 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r h-brake cable

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet hinges + lock worn

n/s/f mirror

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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S18 JYM is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S18 JYM, 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 S18 JYM registered?

S18 JYM is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is S18 JYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 JYM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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