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FCZ 3965

2000 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

96,252 mi
Last recorded96,252 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 3965
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,252 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,843 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component AT STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

TAIL LIFT OBSCURING VIEW OF REAR LIGHTS

Fail 9 Nov 2024 92,842 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component AT STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

TAIL LIFT OBSCURING VIEW OF REAR LIGHTS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 90,237 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 90,227 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 85,820 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,995 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroided

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,585 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 9 Sep 2020 78,573 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,553 miles

Brake pedal/clutch Pedal Rubber worn

Front Both Wheel bearing dust caps covers missing

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Please Note Outer Casing Showing Corrosion On Exhaust.

handbrake warning light not working

Fail 16 Aug 2019 77,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Load Sensor seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal/clutch Pedal Rubber worn

Front Both Wheel bearing dust caps covers missing

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Please Note Outer Casing Showing Corrosion On Exhaust.

handbrake warning light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,529 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 76,529 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Please Not small Hole Front Step

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Casing showing Corrosion To Exhaust

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 75,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bonnet not checked For Any Items Due To Bonnet No opening (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Please Not small Hole Front Step

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Casing showing Corrosion To Exhaust

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,295 miles

Centre Wear Showing To Brake Pedal Rubber

Exhaust Boxes Outer Casing Showing Corrosion

Oil Leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 74,284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear Of Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flixable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Step Corrsion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flixable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded Corroded And Leaking (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Center exhaust Showing corrsion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leak

Wear Showing Brake Pedal Rubber

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 73,345 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 73,323 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

front discs in poor condition

front pads low

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,628 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 67,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,503 miles

both rear outer tyres low tread depth

exhaust box outer case corroded

front discs in poor condition

slight wear in o/s track rod end

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,258 miles

both n/s rear tyres low on tread depth

front discs in poor condition

o/s rear outer tyre low on tread depth

slight fluffing to o/s front seat belt webbing

slight wear in o/s steering arm

Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,925 miles

front pads low

Fail 5 Jul 2010 50,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads low

nail in tread area of n/s front tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,865 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly across tread area

n/s inner seat belt cover missing

o/s rear inner tyre flat

slight corrosion on o/s front metal brake pipe

Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,747 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,724 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 40,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,674 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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FCZ 3965 is a 2000 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2000 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 112,023 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 FCZ 3965, 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 26 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FCZ 3965 is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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