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M23 KYW

2000 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,130 mi
Last recorded185,130 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 KYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 185,130 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 184,551 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 184,148 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 182,723 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 179,750 miles

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 22 Aug 2019 177,790 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 175,298 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 149,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 124,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 20 Sep 2012 124,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear light board requires attention at securing points

Pass 21 Sep 2011 115,244 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Propshaft component defective

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Sep 2011 115,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,905 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 96,345 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak from engine

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2009 96,345 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak from engine

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,064 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

p.a.s. pipes cprroded

Fail 19 Sep 2008 86,064 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

p.a.s. pipes cprroded

Fail 24 Sep 2007 72,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 59,195 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 59,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 46,101 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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M23 KYW is a 2000 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M23 KYW, 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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M23 KYW is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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