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SA51 LPN

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,320 mi
Last recorded158,320 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 LPN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 158,320 miles

tested with 14 passenger seats

Fail 3 Apr 2013 158,308 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tested with 14 passenger seats

Pass 19 Oct 2009 146,704 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 140,147 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 140,146 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 130,439 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 117,048 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 116,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 94,580 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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 LPN is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

Is SA51 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 LPN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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