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S3 CES

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,132 mi
Last recorded26,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 CES
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 26,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 26,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 26,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 26,132 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 26,132 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 26,132 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 26,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,399 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,132 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,129 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,469 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,963 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 21,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,732 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,813 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,159 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,910 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,715 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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S3 CES is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S3 CES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S3 CES?

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What year was S3 CES registered?

S3 CES is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is S3 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 CES shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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