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S8 PWM

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,821 mi
Last recorded50,821 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 PWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 50,821 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 50,796 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 50,764 miles

Bonnet Stiff To Open

Pass 4 Aug 2023 50,625 miles

Central Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,369 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,173 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,761 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 49,754 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 49,373 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 49,366 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall damaged- area marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 48,758 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 48,654 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 May 2017 47,997 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,229 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 47,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 45,934 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 45,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 May 2014 44,456 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 44,456 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 42,515 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 42,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 May 2012 41,185 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 41,174 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 40,383 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,669 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 38,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 May 2009 35,359 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 14 May 2008 35,962 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,014 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,325 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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S8 PWM is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S8 PWM, 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 S8 PWM registered?

S8 PWM is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is S8 PWM safe to buy?

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