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SD51 LHY

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

200,057 mi
Last recorded200,057 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 LHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 200,057 miles

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

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

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

sills coroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 186,549 miles

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

rear cross member coroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 186,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

rear cross member coroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 165,572 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 165,572 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 154,887 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 154,887 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 14,554 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 145,478 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2008 135,162 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 135,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 103,601 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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SD51 LHY is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SD51 LHY, 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 SD51 LHY registered?

SD51 LHY is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is SD51 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 LHY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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