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SG51 WRE

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,230 mi
Last recorded129,230 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 129,230 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 129,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 115,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,029 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 105,029 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 85,550 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 78,142 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 68,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 68,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 53,388 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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SG51 WRE is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

SG51 WRE is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is SG51 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 WRE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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