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SJ51 GPO

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,450 mi
Last recorded117,450 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 GPO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 117,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bit smoky but met limits

exhaust in poor condition

fuel tank straps quite corroded

many underbody corrosions and getting weak in places

nearside outer sill heavily corroded and weak

poor body condition

wheelarches are corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2013 117,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bit smoky but met limits

many underbody corrosions and getting weak in places

nearside outer sill heavily corroded and weak

poor body condition

wheelarches are corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2011 111,776 miles

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

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

evidence of body and underbody corrosion in many places,

reluctant to meet emision limits

Pass 17 Dec 2010 106,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

evidence of corrosion in many places

slight bind at nearside front brake

Fail 17 Dec 2010 106,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

evidence of corrosion in many places

slight bind at nearside front brake

Pass 18 Dec 2009 102,302 miles

evidence of underbody corrosion in many places rear crossmember area getting thin

Fail 18 Dec 2009 102,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

evidence of underbody corrosion in many places rear crossmember area getting thin

Pass 6 Jan 2009 95,434 miles

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

exhaust outer skin loose

Pass 8 Jan 2008 88,733 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 88,733 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,273 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 66,029 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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SJ51 GPO is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GPO, 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 GPO is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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