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SG51 PXT

2001 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,049 mi
Last recorded146,049 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 PXT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 146,049 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 146,049 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 146,049 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 146,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 146,030 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 146,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jul 2008 132,917 miles

drivers seat loose

floor and crossmembers corroded in places but not excessive in any prescribed area

some brake pipes corroded and some newly greased

Pass 20 Jul 2007 120,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 100,340 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 100,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipe down n/s bulk head corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2005 80,709 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 80,702 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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SG51 PXT is a 2001 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SG51 PXT, 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 SG51 PXT registered?

SG51 PXT is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is SG51 PXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 PXT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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