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SIL 5529

2000 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,519 mi
Last recorded149,519 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 5529
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2015 149,519 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 141,417 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 141,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 134,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 134,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 129,292 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 123,032 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 114,728 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 102,326 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 102,326 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 92,853 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 92,853 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alt belt perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal rubber worn

metal part of both front brake hoses corroded

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 5529 is a 2000 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 5529, 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 SIL 5529 registered?

SIL 5529 is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is SIL 5529 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 5529 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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