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SD51 UWJ

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,808 mi
Last recorded195,808 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 UWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 195,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 195,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 189,874 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 189,456 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 177,254 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 177,254 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 166,674 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 166,664 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 155,413 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 143,044 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 143,026 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 129,498 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 129,483 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 114,296 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 97,414 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 UWJ is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

SD51 UWJ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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