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SIL 8213

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,257 mi
Last recorded126,257 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 8213
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 126,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 122,120 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 122,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear cross member corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2010 118,018 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 118,018 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 113,392 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

hand brake travel long

n/s rear light unit damaged

o/s cab step corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 109,537 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

brake check

Fail 24 Sep 2007 109,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 100,649 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 8213 is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SIL 8213, 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 8213 registered?

SIL 8213 is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is SIL 8213 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 8213 shows 9 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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