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S27 EWY

2001 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,673 mi
Last recorded206,673 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 EWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 206,673 miles

Note: rear axle has endfloat

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 206,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 182,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 182,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator applied (4.3.3 (b))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 166,892 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 166,636 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 153,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 153,546 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 267,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 267,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 244,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 244,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 220,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 191,825 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 191,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting siil/step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 164,793 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 164,793 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 145,197 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 145,197 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S27 EWY is a 2001 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S27 EWY, 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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S27 EWY is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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