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S555 SWE

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,553 mi
Last recorded98,553 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 SWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,553 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

vehicle as slight corrosion to underside

Fail 6 Sep 2023 98,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes by the fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,639 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 95,636 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,487 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 94,477 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,122 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 92,115 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 90,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front step corroded not with in prescribed area

slight corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 88,673 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower sill corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,461 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,981 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

oil leak on rear dif from core plug

Pass 27 Oct 2009 82,892 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 74,717 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 74,717 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 47,872 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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S555 SWE is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S555 SWE, 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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S555 SWE is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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The MOT history for S555 SWE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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