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SK51 VKJ

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,835 mi
Last recorded77,835 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 VKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 77,835 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2012 77,835 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,005 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 63,146 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 63,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 142,587 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 55,549 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,500 miles

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,798 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,270 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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SK51 VKJ is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SK51 VKJ, 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 SK51 VKJ registered?

SK51 VKJ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is SK51 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 VKJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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