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SIL 7796

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,234 mi
Last recorded199,234 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 7796
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 199,234 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 186,982 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 186,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 183,656 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 11 May 2010 183,656 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 172,689 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 172,689 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 152,269 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 152,269 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 128,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 103,478 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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SIL 7796 is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SIL 7796, 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 SIL 7796 registered?

SIL 7796 is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is SIL 7796 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 7796 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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