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SD51 PHA

2001 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,527 mi
Last recorded115,527 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 PHA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 115,527 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside door mirror damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2010 115,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside door mirror damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 108,343 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 108,343 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 163,616 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch bitting point very high

engine service light on

nearside front mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2008 163,616 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch bitting point very high

engine service light on

nearside front mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2007 148,164 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 128,789 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 128,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

load sensing valve seized

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 PHA is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

SD51 PHA is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is SD51 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 PHA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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