MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
very thick underseal full underside
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
both rear outer sill areas showing corrosion
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight noise from both front wheel bearings
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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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