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SJ51 LWX

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

131,263 mi
Last recorded131,263 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 LWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 131,263 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under van covered in under body shutz

Pass 18 Jan 2017 127,904 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all welding covered with sealer

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis corroded in various places

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front inner & outer sill + step excessively corroded but not within 30cm of structural point

nearside rear arch excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a structural point

offside front inner & outer sill + step excessively corroded but not within 30cm of structural point

offside windscreen washer slightly blocked

rear spring mounting prescribed areas corroded

slight play in both front steering arms

spare wheel carrier excessively corroded but not considered structural

Fail 4 Jan 2017 127,904 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all welding covered with sealer

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis corroded in various places

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front inner & outer sill + step excessively corroded but not within 30cm of structural point

nearside rear arch excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a structural point

offside front inner & outer sill + step excessively corroded but not within 30cm of structural point

offside windscreen washer slightly blocked

rear spring mounting prescribed areas corroded

slight play in both front steering arms

spare wheel carrier excessively corroded but not considered structural

Pass 12 Jan 2016 126,051 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all welds covered in under seal

both front tyres wearing low

chassis corroded in various places

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front bumper secured by cable ties to wing

offside front inner & outer sill + step corroded & holed

play in steering rack arms

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear spring mounting areas corroded

spare wheel cross member corroded & holed

Fail 7 Jan 2016 126,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing low

chassis corroded in various places

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front inner & outer sill + step corroded & holed

play in steering rack arms

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear spring mounting areas corroded

spare wheel cross member corroded & holed

Pass 14 Jan 2015 123,902 miles

All chassis legs slightly corroded

All out riggers slightly corroded

Both front inner wings slightly corroded

Crossmember holed and corroded at spare wheel carrier (non structural)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

O/S/F sill holed and corroded (non structural)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outside edge

O/S/F wing slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 123,900 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All chassis legs slightly corroded

All out riggers slightly corroded

Both front inner wings slightly corroded

Crossmember holed and corroded at spare wheel carrier (non structural)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

O/S/F sill holed and corroded (non structural)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 122,500 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise fog lamp not iluninating on towbar electrics possable equipment failure

advise handbrake warning light not coming on but light operational

advise osf outer sill holed at front of step area but not stress point

advise spare wheel carrier body mount holed but carrier disconected

Fail 15 Jan 2014 122,499 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise fog lamp not iluninating on towbar electrics possable equipment failure

advise handbrake warning light not coming on but light operational

advise osf outer sill holed at front of step area but not stress point

advise spare wheel carrier body mount holed but carrier disconected

Fail 7 Jan 2014 122,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (partial)

brake and clutch pedal anti slip slightly worn

offsdie front inner wing slightly holed

rear crossmember corroded

spare wheel crosser holed

vehicle chassis and outriggers corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 120,990 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

air bag light on

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

offside quarter panel slightly holed

rear crossmember corroded

spare wheel carrier holed and corroded

vehicle chassis and out riggers corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 120,990 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

air bag light on

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

offside quarter panel slightly holed

rear crossmember corroded

spare wheel carrier holed and corroded

vehicle chassis and out riggers corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 110,294 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front lower balljoint cover slightly deteriorated

rear crossmember corroded

signs of coolant leak

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2012 110,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front lower balljoint cover slightly deteriorated

rear crossmember corroded

signs of coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 116,950 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 116,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear chassis legs corroded in places

inner and outer sills corroded

rear floorpan corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 114,139 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 114,139 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 29 Jan 2009 105,495 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 98,504 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 98,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 92,121 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 60,816 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 60,816 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 LWX is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 SJ51 LWX, 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 LWX is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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