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SA51 VXG

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,194 mi
Last recorded78,194 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 VXG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 67,836 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 15 Mar 2024 67,720 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced with in 30cm of o/s rear shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 64,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 64,731 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 62,699 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 62,699 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 59,539 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 59,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 57,666 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 57,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 54,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,546 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 51,545 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,240 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 49,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,094 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014
Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,754 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,660 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,661 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,604 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 36,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,576 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,755 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,455 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,566 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,515 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 VXG is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VXG, 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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What year was SA51 VXG registered?

SA51 VXG is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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