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SG51 YJE

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,568 mi
Last recorded186,568 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 186,568 miles

n/s front saddle bush showing movement

n/s front wishbone rear bush showing slight separation

o/s front inner cv boot clip loose

oil leak

rear chassis members holled outwith 30 cm of suspension

Fail 8 Apr 2013 186,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front saddle bush showing movement

n/s front wishbone rear bush showing slight separation

o/s front inner cv boot clip loose

oil leak

rear chassis members holled outwith 30 cm of suspension

Pass 28 Mar 2012 175,943 miles

brake pipes from rear load valve showing corrosion

n/s front saddle bush showing movement

n/s front wishbone rear bush showing slight separation

rear chassis member corroded to excess outwith 30 cm

Fail 22 Mar 2012 175,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

brake pipes from rear load valve showing corrosion

engine oil level is very low

n/s front saddle bush showing movement

n/s front wishbone rear bush showing slight separation

rear chassis member corroded to excess outwith 30 cm

Pass 10 Mar 2011 162,915 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front coil springs are corroded at top

both rear tyres just legal

ingress of water at front number plate

n/s front wishbone rear bush showing separation

n/s rear outer sill is holled

slight exhaust blow

some chassis members are holled outwith 30 cm

Fail 7 Mar 2011 162,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front coil springs are corroded at top

both rear tyres just legal

ingress of water at front number plate

n/s front wishbone rear bush showing separation

n/s rear outer sill is holled

slight exhaust blow

some chassis members are holled outwith 30 cm

Pass 19 Feb 2010 155,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 155,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 140,116 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 131,797 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 111,863 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 96,562 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 YJE is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJE, 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 YJE is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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