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S50 VAN

2000 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

76,652 mi
Last recorded76,652 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 VAN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 76,652 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,897 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,445 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 68,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,261 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear leaf spring clamp damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 64,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,884 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 49,520 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,461 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 45,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 42,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,534 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,469 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,468 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,675 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,825 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 14,832 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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S50 VAN is a 2000 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 S50 VAN, 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 S50 VAN registered?

S50 VAN is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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