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S2 SFG

2001 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,118 mi
Last recorded176,118 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 SFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 176,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 176,116 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 148,277 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 148,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,571 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 118,570 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,759 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 87,556 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 81,014 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2008 81,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 53,288 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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S2 SFG is a 2001 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S2 SFG, 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 S2 SFG registered?

S2 SFG is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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