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S222 SDC

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,775 mi
Last recorded167,775 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 SDC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 167,775 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2025 160,853 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake would benefit from adjustent

Surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2023 157,173 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 157,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 144,528 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded, heavy in places

Pass 27 May 2021 135,817 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess chassis has had a repair but not fully welded near engine x member (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper inner wing corroded

Nearside Front not pressed in all the way but not likely to come out

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess chassis under wheel arch (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess under bonnet (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has been stuck together (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper inner wing corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole but not with 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rough (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general condition of chassis corroded

some of the repairs on steps are coming apart but not prescribed areas

Fail 19 May 2021 135,790 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel arch front of step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess chassis has had a repair but not fully welded near engine x member (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front not pressed in all the way but not likely to come out

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess chassis under wheel arch (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess under bonnet (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole but not with 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rough (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general condition of chassis corroded

some of the repairs on steps are coming apart but not prescribed areas

Pass 11 May 2020 129,898 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 129,875 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front upper side markers inop

Pass 12 Sep 2017 119,337 miles

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

crack in windscreen o/s low

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

rear tank strap heavily corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 108,449 miles

both inner sills holed by corrosion

crack in windscreen low

Fail 7 Jul 2016 108,351 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s upper front chassis under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s front upper and surrounding spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded behind cab to chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step and inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill inner/floor (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank straps corroded

middle and rear box covers deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,797 miles

corrosion to steps/inner sills

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,877 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 73,871 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,290 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,579 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,587 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 59,576 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,277 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 49,271 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,908 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,077 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 36,022 miles

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

nail in nearside inner tyre

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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S222 SDC is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S222 SDC, 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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S222 SDC is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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