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SG51 ZTV

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

107,611 mi
Last recorded107,611 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 ZTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,611 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear bump stops missing

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 107,586 miles

Nearside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg load valve mounting (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear bump stops missing

spare wheel crossmember holed and corroded out with prescribed area

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,557 miles

Rear Cross member above spare rusty & holed

Fail 5 Oct 2016 101,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Step inner sill rusty & holed

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

Rear Cross member above spare rusty & holed

Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen Cracked

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 97,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen Cracked

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,301 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)

rear door window

Fail 9 Sep 2014 89,300 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

rear door window

Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,382 miles

O/s cv boot slight leak of grease

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 85,381 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

O/s cv boot slight leak of grease

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 81,181 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake disc's are heavly carroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,451 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,447 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 65,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,179 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 59,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,322 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 53,322 miles

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

N/S rear tyre has uneven wear in tread.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear silencer outer skin split.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,104 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 47,104 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded

nearside brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,015 miles

nearside brake disc inner face corroded

nearside wiper torn but still clearing screen

Pass 2 Sep 2005 31,707 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 ZTV is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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