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V129 KOV

2000 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,082 mi
Last recorded184,082 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Transit112,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 KOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 184,082 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 174,437 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 174,394 miles

Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 171,118 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 171,115 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 May 2010 170,623 miles

Heavy oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 146,907 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 168,907 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 167,327 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 157,536 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 157,494 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft component defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nsf tyre gashed but not down to cords

Pass 14 Feb 2006 138,711 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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V129 KOV is a 2000 Ford Transit in Yellow 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 V129 KOV, 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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V129 KOV is a 2000 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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