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SD51 UPA

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

213,057 mi
Last recorded213,057 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 213,057 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full underside undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2021 207,356 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 207,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 202,602 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

very thick underseal full underside

Fail 22 Sep 2020 202,602 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

very thick underseal full underside

Pass 23 Sep 2019 196,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2018 192,305 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2017 183,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush saddle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush saddle (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both front inner arches wax protected preventing inspection of components

both rear inner arches wax protected preventing inspection of components

nearside rear leaf spring bump stop missing

rear seats removed

Fail 31 Aug 2017 183,946 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill - chalk marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 'B' Pillar area - chalk marked (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush saddle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush saddle (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both front inner arches wax protected preventing inspection of components

both rear inner arches wax protected preventing inspection of components

nearside rear leaf spring bump stop missing

rear seats removed

Fail 7 Nov 2016 183,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm slightly perished and debonding (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shackle area for leaf spring weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm slightly perished and debonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing play in tie rod arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Oil leak from sump and timing area ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shackle area for leaf spring weak (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 177,326 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 171,214 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 171,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 167,235 miles

both rear outer sill areas showing corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2012 164,231 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 164,231 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 158,159 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 158,155 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 153,581 miles

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

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Oct 2009 144,244 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 136,384 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 136,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 128,394 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 128,394 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

alternator belt worn

requires anti freeze

Pass 12 Oct 2006 117,294 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 117,294 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 100,313 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 UPA is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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