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SD51 PHK

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,337 mi
Last recorded168,337 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 168,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 163,592 miles

drivers seat belt fraying

front number plate slightly discolored

front tyre treads low

nearside rear outer tyre wall scrubbed

oil leak

small stone chip zone 'B' windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2011 155,930 miles

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

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

nearside inner and outer sill corroded

nsf and osf door steps corroded

nsr and osr chassis members starting to corrode

offside inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2011 155,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nsf and osf door steps corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 144,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

outer sill steps corroded underside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2009 129,680 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 129,433 miles

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

all the vehicle underbody has various signs of corrosion and would benefit from further attention/treatment

Fail 18 Aug 2008 129,431 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all the vehicle underbody has various signs of corrosion and would benefit from further attention/treatment

nearside middle inner sill holed and corroded but not within any prescribed mounting area

Pass 3 Nov 2006 99,385 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 99,385 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 96,713 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 96,713 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front wiper blades poor .

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

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