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SIG 1412

2001 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,786 mi
Last recorded148,786 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 1412
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 148,786 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both rear inner and outter sills rear chassis rails rear crossmember rear out rigger both sides front inner and outter sills front out rigger both front inner arches including by top of struts inner wings (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 138,668 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 138,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,163 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front inner wing starting to corrode

Rear bump stop brackets corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 128,217 miles

Central exhaust box poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 128,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis both ends (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Central exhaust box poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 126,673 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 126,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member to inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner drop sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 121,665 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 115,501 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 110,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,532 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 102,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 93,295 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 86,498 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 86,495 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,218 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,106 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,077 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 60,907 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 60,874 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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SIG 1412 is a 2001 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SIG 1412, 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

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What year was SIG 1412 registered?

SIG 1412 is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is SIG 1412 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 1412 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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