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S5 WPY

2000 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,711 mi
Last recorded74,711 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 WPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 74,711 miles

Nearside sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Feb 2025 73,526 miles

Nearside sill corroded in two places outside prescribed areas

Pass 7 Feb 2024 70,086 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded outside prescribed areas.

Offside Inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 65,179 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing in a very odd way (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,237 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 55,651 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 55,637 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 52,347 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside rear & offside front inner wings rusty outside prescribed areas.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 49,122 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 49,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,029 miles

Nearside sill area rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,818 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,465 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,024 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,664 miles

floor/pan and sills corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 42,832 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 41,332 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside headlamp lens deteriorated light output slightly reduced

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 39,149 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 39,142 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

spare wheel insecure needs tightening up and securing !

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,428 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,337 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 29,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,324 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,635 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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S5 WPY 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 84%.

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 S5 WPY, 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 S5 WPY registered?

S5 WPY is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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