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SH51 XHE

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,168 mi
Last recorded216,168 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 216,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer split. (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Top pipe at steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Bonnet catch/mechanism deteriorated but still opens and closes.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to load sensing valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Center sill corroded but not with in a prescribed area.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Slight oil leak.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 198,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sill has slight damage but not weakened.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Rackend. (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Rear number plate slightly loose.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 17 May 2016 168,459 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Craked (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly loose. (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 168,159 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Rear number plate slightly loose.

Pass 25 May 2015 139,904 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 139,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 122,731 miles

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

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2014 122,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2013 115,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

offside front and offside rear brake surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2013 115,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

offside front and offside rear brake surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2012 108,298 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front and offside rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,328 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust skin insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2010 87,644 miles

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

both rear wheels has slight end float

o/s/f tyre wearin inside edge

Fail 10 Aug 2010 87,644 miles

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

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

both rear wheels has slight end float

o/s/f tyre wearin inside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,836 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,919 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 69,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,780 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 61,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,502 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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SH51 XHE is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH51 XHE, 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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SH51 XHE is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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