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S40 FTV

2000 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,030 mi
Last recorded136,030 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 FTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 136,030 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 129,197 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 179,064 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 179,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 176,253 miles

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

heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 27 Mar 2021 169,880 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 160,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 151,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,495 miles

All Brake Pipes Undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2017 138,874 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 138,872 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from load sensing valve to first joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 138,405 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 138,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 135,744 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 130,223 miles

all metal brake pipes have grease coating

both inner sills and box sections underside have welded repairs

nearside inner wing has welded repairs

Pass 25 Mar 2013 122,834 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 114,445 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 105,531 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 95,933 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,481 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,162 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,198 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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S40 FTV is a 2000 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S40 FTV, 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 S40 FTV registered?

S40 FTV is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is S40 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 FTV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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