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SK51 VKV

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,687 mi
Last recorded210,687 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 VKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 210,687 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 210,651 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 191,515 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 191,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 144,980 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 144,980 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 102,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,376 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 70,919 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 61,536 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 61,536 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,304 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 VKV is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SK51 VKV, 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 VKV registered?

SK51 VKV is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is SK51 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 VKV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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