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SH51 XKW

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,435 mi
Last recorded20,435 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 XKW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 20,435 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 20,304 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FOOTWELLS ARE CORRODING

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

VERY BAD SURFACE CORROSION ALL UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE AND ON ALL SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS

Pass 17 Apr 2024 19,394 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 19,361 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 15,955 miles

winter tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2018 7,483 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 6,898 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play o\s and n\s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 6,792 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 6,730 miles

unable to inspect weld repairs as repair paste / fibreglass has been used to cover repairs.N.B. a magnet was used to test and was attracted to repaired areas.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 6,727 miles

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

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

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

unable to inspect weld/repair at o/s & n/s rear inner sill

Pass 18 Oct 2013 6,601 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 6,100 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 5,907 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 5,800 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 5,667 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 5,665 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 5,051 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 4,118 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 3,374 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 XKW is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XKW, 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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What year was SH51 XKW registered?

SH51 XKW is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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The MOT history for SH51 XKW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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