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SIL 4912

2000 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,668 mi
Last recorded173,668 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 4912
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 173,668 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 173,663 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure chassis rotten (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 173,650 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2017 173,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering column u jay (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted in to headlight (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded back of cab (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed-damaged (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal steering rack? (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 163,781 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 156,915 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 156,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner flitch (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 148,492 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 148,394 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 141,948 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 141,881 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 135,058 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 135,052 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 20 May 2013 134,973 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

coolant level low

nearside front door mirror damaged

rear leaf springs corroded

rubber on offside rear leaf spring detoriated

Pass 19 May 2012 132,331 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 127,428 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 119,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 110,401 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 108,351 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 108,340 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 94,684 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 4912 is a 2000 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 4912, 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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SIL 4912 is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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