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SA51 EZG

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,485 mi
Last recorded197,485 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 EZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 197,485 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 197,483 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 193,419 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight bind at front brakes

Fail 24 Feb 2016 193,419 miles

Fuel system component leaking top of engine (7.2.3)

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight bind at front brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2015 186,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust outer skin loose

slight bind at o/s/f brake

Fail 12 Feb 2015 186,727 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust outer skin loose

slight bind at o/s/f brake

Pass 28 Feb 2014 181,400 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 181,400 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 169,128 miles

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

front discs startint to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2012 158,289 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 158,289 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 158,284 miles

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

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 147,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 147,810 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 136,055 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH WORN

Pass 27 Sep 2007 122,728 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 102,558 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 87,510 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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SA51 EZG is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,501 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 SA51 EZG, 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 25 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA51 EZG is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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