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SH51 VMK

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,799 mi
Last recorded145,799 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 VMK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 145,799 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 137,618 miles

bonnet hard to open worn lock

n/sr chassis at rear spring hanger corroding

o/sr chassis corroding close to spring mounting

rear crossmember corroded and poor repair at spare wheel carrier but not effecting strength of main chassis and suspension area

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

slight play on rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2011 134,804 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet lock sticky to open

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 132,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 128,544 miles

slight play on o/sf steering rack rod

Pass 18 Jul 2008 124,944 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 110,450 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 110,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 102,310 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 102,310 miles

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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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SH51 VMK is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH51 VMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH51 VMK registered?

SH51 VMK is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is SH51 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 VMK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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