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FCZ 8581

2000 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,600 mi
Last recorded196,600 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 8581
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 196,600 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 195,986 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 190,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 185,121 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 185,121 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 178,542 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 178,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 168,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside parking brake cable deteriated

offside rear brake binding a little

Pass 22 Jan 2010 158,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside inner wing corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2009 149,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside step corroded but out side of prescribed area

rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 138,437 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 126,941 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 118,878 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 8581 is a 2000 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 8581, 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 8581 is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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