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S23 SRW

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,069 mi
Last recorded111,069 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 SRW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2016 111,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion on various point (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2016 111,000 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2015 111,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front inner sill corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2015 111,800 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 111,800 miles

Engine mountings deteriorating

Fail 19 Jun 2014 111,800 miles

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

Engine mounting deteriorating

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 206,419 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

deterioration to exhaust system

Fail 27 Jun 2013 206,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

deterioration to exhaust system

Pass 2 Jul 2012 199,062 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

deterioration to exhaust

surface corrosion various brake pipes

Fail 2 Jul 2012 199,060 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

most metal brake pipes starting to corrode

offside wing mirror back cover missing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 195,273 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Spare tyre defective

freeplay in offside inner steering rack joint.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 195,273 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

freeplay in offside inner steering rack joint.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 18 Jun 2010 191,552 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

evidence of rubbing nearside rear wheel arch

freeplay in offside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 191,552 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

evidence of rubbing nearside rear wheel arch

freeplay in offside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 188,504 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 184,442 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

evidence of both rear tyres fouling inner wheel arches.

fuel dampness around engine.

wear/movement in o/s inner steering rack joint.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 182,381 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

wear in o/s inner steering-rack joint.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 179,809 miles

slight wear o/s steering rack inner knuckle joint

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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S23 SRW is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 S23 SRW, 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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S23 SRW is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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