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SJ51 AVC

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,599 mi
Last recorded200,599 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 AVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 200,599 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float (2.6.2)

prop centre bearing worn

unable to fully check brake pipes coated with sealer

Pass 8 Aug 2014 195,858 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 9 Jul 2013 191,855 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 186,321 miles

slight bulge in the n/s/r tyre side walls

Fail 14 Jun 2012 186,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bulge in the n/s/r tyre side walls

Pass 23 Jun 2011 182,201 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 182,162 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 178,202 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 178,094 miles

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

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

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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SJ51 AVC is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ51 AVC, 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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SJ51 AVC is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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