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V116 GDF

2000 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,941 mi
Last recorded212,941 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 GDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 212,941 miles

engine coolant low

front & rear wheel arches corroded

front brake discs scorred and worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 199,523 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all wheel arches showing signs of corosion

induction noise

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre 3mm and nail in tread

underbody corosion

Fail 1 Feb 2012 199,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all wheel arches showing signs of corosion

induction noise

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre 3mm and nail in tread

underbody corosion

Pass 9 Dec 2010 187,333 miles

Corrosion on outer body panel near offside rear suspension, not load bearing.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 187,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 175,104 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 165,145 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 165,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 161,326 miles

light corrosion by n/s/f + o/s/f shock absorber top mount, n/s/r valence and o/s/r chassis

Pass 24 Jan 2007 155,133 miles

Oil leak

body damage n/s

long handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear numberplate delaminating

screw in n/s/f tyre

slight play both front wheel bearings

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 24 Jan 2006 139,459 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 139,549 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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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V116 GDF 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 66.7%.

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 V116 GDF, 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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V116 GDF is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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