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SJ51 YMR

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,586 mi
Last recorded195,586 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 YMR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 195,586 miles

Corrosion to N/S front wing sharp edges but not likely to cause injury

Corrosion to both front inner wings

Corrosion to door step sills

Hand brake warning lamp inop

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Han brake cable slightly insecure

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter slightly loose

Fail 24 Jul 2019 195,260 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side repeater illuminated when side lamps operated (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn First bearing from gearbox (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below limit and punctured by nail (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to N/S front wing sharp edges but not likely to cause injury

Corrosion to both front inner wings

Corrosion to door step sills

Hand brake warning lamp inop

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Han brake cable slightly insecure

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter slightly loose

Pass 31 Jul 2018 180,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front hole in doorstep not prescribed area

both rear tyres are perished

general corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Apr 2017 177,740 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 170,059 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 170,049 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 165,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both cills slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 165,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both cills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 162,014 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 156,615 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 159,873 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 157,018 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 156,982 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 152,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 136,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 127,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 114,680 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 107,030 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 107,029 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 89,245 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 YMR is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YMR, 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 YMR is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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