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SA51 FWT

2001 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,737 mi
Last recorded168,737 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 FWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 168,737 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 168,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 161,862 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 151,700 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 142,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 130,911 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 120,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 112,840 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 103,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 93,778 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 85,290 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 FWT is a 2001 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SA51 FWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA51 FWT registered?

SA51 FWT is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is SA51 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 FWT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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