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SJ51 YPZ

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,564 mi
Last recorded133,564 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 YPZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 133,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

o/s front inner wing holed but more than 30cm from suspension mount

Pass 2 Apr 2010 119,612 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 119,612 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 101,151 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 91,743 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 80,938 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 YPZ is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ51 YPZ registered?

SJ51 YPZ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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