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N555 FRS

2000 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,818 mi
Last recorded159,818 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 FRS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 159,818 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 159,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 157,055 miles

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

front and rear number plate spacing slightly larger than normal but not considered excessive, advise new number plates needed in the near future

nearside outter sill damaged but not considered week

parking brake warning light inopperative

rear cross member starting to corrode, will need attention in the near future

rear service brake performance slightly uneven but not considered excessive

Fail 7 Sep 2010 157,055 miles

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

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

front and rear number plate spacing slightly larger than normal but not considered excessive, advise new number plates needed in the near future

nearside outter sill damaged but not considered week

parking brake warning light inopperative

rear cross member starting to corrode, will need attention in the near future

rear service brake performance slightly uneven but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Sep 2009 152,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 139,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 116,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 103,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 90,311 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 90,299 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N555 FRS is a 2000 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N555 FRS, 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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What year was N555 FRS registered?

N555 FRS is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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