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SJ51 YMA

2001 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,535 mi
Last recorded127,535 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 YMA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 127,535 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 123,764 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 115,541 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 115,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 106,426 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 106,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 95,070 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 95,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

nsf bottom ball joint rubber cover split but no excess play in ball joint yet

Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,803 miles

both front, rear wishbone bushes perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2006 78,803 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

both front, rear wishbone bushes perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2005 61,878 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 YMA is a 2001 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YMA, 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 YMA is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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