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SJ51 WEE

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

303,753 mi
Last recorded303,753 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 WEE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 303,753 miles

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 13 Jan 2026 303,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 9 Jan 2025 302,591 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2024 301,067 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2023 299,104 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jan 2022 295,698 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 295,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 292,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 285,423 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jan 2019 282,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jan 2018 279,567 miles

tail lift poorly mounted to vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2018 279,513 miles

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

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

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

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

tail lift poorly mounted to vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2017 277,643 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 274,441 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 269,302 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 2,294 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 229,989 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 226,111 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 208,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 196,407 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 183,333 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 159,690 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 133,461 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 133,433 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WEE is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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