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R716 VSE

2000 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

280,577 mi
Last recorded280,577 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 VSE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 280,577 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 280,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 269,136 miles

front exhaust pipe bracket deteriorated,front struts corroded,front crossmember and both front suspension mounting areas corroded,

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play,rear crossmembers corroded,n/s/f suspension mounting area damaged,propshaft mounting area corroded,suspension arms corroded,rear fuel tank mounting corroded.

Fail 28 Oct 2006 269,088 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

brakes needing bled

front exhaust pipe bracket deteriorated,front struts corroded,front crossmember and both front suspension mounting areas corroded.

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play,rear crossmembers corroded,n/s/f suspension mounting area damaged,propshaft mounting area corroded,suspension arms corroded,rear fuel tank mounting corroded,

Pass 21 Nov 2005 261,700 miles

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

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

o/s/r indicator lense cracked,middle seatbelt mounting,rear back panel corroded,o/s/r suspension mounting

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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R716 VSE is a 2000 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R716 VSE, 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 R716 VSE registered?

R716 VSE is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is R716 VSE safe to buy?

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