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S18 TEX

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,231 mi
Last recorded89,231 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 TEX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 89,231 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 87,383 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 185,001 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 185,001 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp MASSIVE EARTH FAULT (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 180,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2018 170,078 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 13 Jun 2017 167,674 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 167,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 170,360 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 170,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to flexy (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to flexy (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 160,923 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 149,730 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 149,730 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 138,886 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 138,886 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2012 126,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 112,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 100,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 100,571 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 100,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 99,448 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 96,740 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 94,777 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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S18 TEX is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TEX, 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 S18 TEX registered?

S18 TEX is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is S18 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 TEX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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