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R121 CAN

2000 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

183,185 mi
Last recorded183,185 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 CAN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 183,185 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 160,133 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas and heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 160,129 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges various areas (4.11 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective U J coupling (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure various bolts missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas and heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 140,207 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

underside undersealed

Fail 11 Oct 2017 140,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear and across axle (3.6.B.1)

Central Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind suspension arm (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind tank cracked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure front to rear (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short insecure and not connected correctly (1.9.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing both ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,526 miles

Advise all of chassis and floors and cab been heavily undersealed and had major weld repairs

Advise prop centre bearing excess play

Advise rear seats in crewcab have been removed at time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2016 111,522 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Advise all of chassis and floors and cab been heavily undersealed and had major weld repairs

Advise prop centre bearing excess play

Advise rear seats in crewcab have been removed at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2014 167,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise some parts of the vehicle corroded but not in perscribed areas

Fail 12 Dec 2014 167,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise some parts of the vehicle corroded but not in perscribed areas

Pass 5 Dec 2013 143,688 miles

some parts of vechile corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 5 Dec 2013 143,687 miles

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

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)

some parts of vechile corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 5 Dec 2012 122,966 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 110,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f outrigger corroded but not in prescribed area

propshaft centre bearing rubber worn

Fail 5 Dec 2011 110,631 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f outrigger corroded but not in prescribed area

propshaft centre bearing rubber worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,384 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 95,384 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 81,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 70,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 58,122 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 58,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,132 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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R121 CAN is a 2000 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R121 CAN, 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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R121 CAN is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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