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SG51 YJN

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,826 mi
Last recorded135,826 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 135,826 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower stabiliser bush worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 135,647 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 132,924 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 130,210 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 128,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 124,517 miles

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

Nearside mirror cover missing.

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 124,517 miles

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

Nearside mirror cover missing.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 119,288 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 113,532 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded.

Steering rack damp.

Surface corrosion throughout front and rear floor and chassis.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 113,532 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded.

Steering rack damp.

Surface corrosion throughout front and rear floor and chassis.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,158 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 92,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,671 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 86,653 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to grill/slampanel

Pass 18 Jul 2008 82,063 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 81,958 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 75,933 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 47,924 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 47,924 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YJN is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJN, 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 YJN is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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