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SG51 XKE

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

242,928 mi
Last recorded242,928 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 XKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 242,928 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear of (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2015 236,446 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 236,271 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 226,000 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 215,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 206,696 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 191,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010
Pass 26 Mar 2009 163,969 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 163,969 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 147,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 132,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 111,469 miles

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

advise rear diff worn to excess

advise strip and service rear brakes

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 XKE is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XKE, 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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SG51 XKE is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SG51 XKE safe to buy?

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