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SJ51 HGL

2001 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,553 mi
Last recorded89,553 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 HGL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 89,553 miles

Driver side seal starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 89,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Driver side seal starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,463 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,434 miles

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,631 miles

engine oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 78,134 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavy engine oil leak

power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,134 miles

heavy engine oil leak

power steering pipes are corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2012 132,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,509 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,226 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 74,226 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 55,295 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,468 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 34,744 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 HGL is a 2001 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGL, 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 SJ51 HGL registered?

SJ51 HGL is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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