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SIL 3971

2000 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

213,134 mi
Last recorded213,134 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 3971
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2014 213,134 miles

body poor condition

windscreen damage out side wiper area

Pass 4 Mar 2013 213,018 miles

bodywork poor condition

windscreen damaged out side zone a and b

Pass 18 Feb 2012 212,754 miles

body work poor condition and duck tape on front archs

damage on screen out side wiper area

Pass 11 Mar 2011 212,621 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 212,566 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 211,703 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 203,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 190,298 miles

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

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

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

crack to o/s windscreen not in swept area

Pass 10 Jan 2006 185,813 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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SIL 3971 is a 2000 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SIL 3971, 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 SIL 3971?

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What year was SIL 3971 registered?

SIL 3971 is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is SIL 3971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 3971 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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