CarVerify

Free Car Check

RIL 4701

2000 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,753 mi
Last recorded125,753 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationRIL 4701
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 125,753 miles

extensive welding underside

front to rear brake pipes rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

underside rusty

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 28 Mar 2025 124,213 miles

extensive welding underside

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

underside rusty

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 12 Feb 2025 124,097 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load bearing panel under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside rusty

underside rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2024 120,983 miles

brake pipes rusty

sills rusty

underside rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2023 117,300 miles

BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND THIN

brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2022 112,478 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2021 105,892 miles

brake pipes rusty

underside rusty

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 96,367 miles

n/s/f brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,948 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 75,943 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,749 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 27 Oct 2015 69,747 miles

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

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

spare wheel missing

washers need adjustment

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,268 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,739 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,530 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 22,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,637 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 21,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,973 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,520 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,304 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
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

RIL 4701 is a 2000 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RIL 4701, 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 RIL 4701?

You can check the full history of RIL 4701 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RIL 4701 registered?

RIL 4701 is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is RIL 4701 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 4701 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIL 4701 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 RIL 4701. 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.