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SE51 DYT

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,211 mi
Last recorded169,211 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 DYT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 169,211 miles

Nearside Front wing has corrosion top of bumper

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer tyre deteriorated outer sidewall

Nearside sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door panel hanging off

Offside outer sill corroded and holed

bonnet lock damaged

cross-member holed third from rear of vehicle

drivers seat loose but not insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2019 169,211 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing at top of bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front wing has corrosion top of bumper

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.6 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer tyre deteriorated outer sidewall

Nearside sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door panel hanging off

Offside outer sill corroded and holed

bonnet lock damaged

cross-member holed third from rear of vehicle

drivers seat loose but not insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2018 156,536 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside sill holed at rear door

Offside door mirror cover loose

Offside sill holed at rear door

advise condition of bonnet catch

Fail 7 Sep 2018 156,300 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rearmost bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside sill holed at rear door

Offside door mirror cover loose

Offside sill holed at rear door

advise condition of bonnet catch

Pass 9 Sep 2017 145,347 miles

rear diff rough

prop bearing worn

Fail 31 Aug 2017 145,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both at load sensing valve to rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis (3.1.9)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear diff rough

prop bearing worn

Pass 7 Sep 2016 131,815 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 131,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under cab (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking at pipes on rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,483 miles

centre prop

offside outer sill

Pass 4 Sep 2014 103,066 miles

centre prop bearing

Fail 2 Sep 2014 73,889 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

centre prop bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 92,285 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 92,093 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,882 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,258 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 711,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,052 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 58,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

propshaft insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,144 miles

condition of nearside passenger seatbelt

Fail 13 Feb 2009 44,012 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

condition of nearside passenger seatbelt

Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 30,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SE51 DYT is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SE51 DYT, 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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SE51 DYT is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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