CarVerify

Free Car Check

FLZ 5216

2000 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,679 mi
Last recorded166,679 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 5216
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 166,679 miles

Central Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected tow bar electrics insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and chassis corroded within 30cm of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and chassis corroded within 30cm of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger mount corroded within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 157,198 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill pannels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive varius engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places front and back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 23 Nov 2022 157,196 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill pannels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive varius engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places front and back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 25 Nov 2021 143,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 142,991 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,117 miles

CENTRE BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 126,072 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CENTRE BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 108,048 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 108,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

FRONT CROSS MEMBER RUSTY

Pass 27 Apr 2018 96,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front cross member rusty but not affecting any other components

Pass 6 May 2016 87,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished but not showing canvas

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,587 miles

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

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

slight corrosion offside front wheel arch

Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,468 miles

Both wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,335 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

PAS pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

coolent overfull

front wipers smeering screen

slight corrosion on front brake discs

wet around power steering pump not leaking at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,335 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PAS pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

coolent overfull

front wipers smeering screen

slight corrosion on front brake discs

wet around power steering pump not leaking at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,913 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

offide washer jet requires ajustment

offside rear tyre perished

powersteering pump coverd in oil but not leaking at time of test

rear diff bush deteriorated

rear exhaust pipe heavely corroded

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

Fail 30 Apr 2012 77,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs inner faces corroded

offide washer jet requires ajustment

offside rear tyre perished

powersteering pump coverd in oil but not leaking at time of test

rear diff bush deteriorated

rear exhaust pipe heavely corroded

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

Pass 5 May 2011 75,667 miles

Advise ferrules on front flexi brake hoses corroded

Advise front brake discs corroded

Advise offside front tyre cracked/perished around circumference of tread but no obvious cords showing

Advise rear part of exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 72,449 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 72,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 67,476 miles

Advise clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Fail 7 May 2009 67,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 9 May 2008 63,964 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre cracked/perished in places

Fail 8 May 2008 63,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise nearside rear tyre cracked/perished in places

Pass 17 May 2007 63,503 miles

Advise front tyres starting to perish slightly but okay at time of test

Pass 9 May 2006 61,452 miles

fluctution of braking effort on both front brakes.

o/s/r tyre near legal limit.

perishing of both front tyres.

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FLZ 5216 is a 2000 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FLZ 5216, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FLZ 5216?

You can check the full history of FLZ 5216 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FLZ 5216 registered?

FLZ 5216 is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is FLZ 5216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLZ 5216 shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FLZ 5216 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FLZ 5216. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.