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SG51 PYX

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,162 mi
Last recorded176,162 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 PYX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 176,162 miles

Additional crossmember at spare whhel mounting excessively corroded and holed

Fail 30 Aug 2010 175,931 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Additional crossmember at spare whhel mounting excessively corroded and holed

Pass 10 Sep 2009 165,437 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake anti slip worn

o/s/f drumstick slight play

o/s/r shocker slight misting oil

Pass 8 Sep 2008 155,388 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 155,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber wearing

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 138,031 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 138,031 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Outer 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 120,591 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 120,591 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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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SG51 PYX is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PYX, 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 PYX registered?

SG51 PYX is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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