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SG51 SFX

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,706 mi
Last recorded65,706 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 SFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,706 miles

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

nearside front step slightly corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

offside front step slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 61,627 miles

nearside front step slightly corroded

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

offside front step slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 61,627 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

nearside front step slightly corroded

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

offside front step slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 58,721 miles

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

nearside front sill slightly corroded

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,940 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,794 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,899 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,980 miles

both wiper blades slightly worn

nearside front tyre on the limit

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,389 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber slightly leaking

Fail 2 Apr 2008 39,389 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nearside rear shockabsorber slightly leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,310 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,726 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 27,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SFX is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG51 SFX registered?

SG51 SFX is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is SG51 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 SFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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