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SD51 MZV

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,301 mi
Last recorded143,301 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 MZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 143,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 143,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 136,005 miles

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

wipers torn but still clearing screen

Pass 6 Sep 2011 133,615 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 133,613 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 125,743 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 125,740 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 118,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 114,109 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 1 Sep 2007 110,087 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 104,968 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 97,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MZV is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD51 MZV, 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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SD51 MZV is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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