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SG51 XKS

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,670 mi
Last recorded180,670 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 XKS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 180,670 miles

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

f/n/s/wheel bearing slightly noiy

n/s/f/disc scoured on inner face

Fail 18 Jul 2013 180,655 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

n/s/f/disc scoured on inner face

Pass 18 Jul 2012 175,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

r/n/s/seat slightly loose to floor

Pass 21 Jul 2011 162,673 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 162,609 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 147,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

TURBO INTERCOOLER NOT VERY WELL SECURED

Fail 17 May 2010 147,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

TURBO INTERCOOLER NOT VERY WELL SECURED

Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,585 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 114,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 83,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,878 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 49,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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 XKS is a 2001 Ford Transit in White 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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

SG51 XKS is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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