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SK51 VLT

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,394 mi
Last recorded108,394 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 VLT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,394 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise fuel tank damp no leaks at time off test

Fail 26 Feb 2015 108,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise fuel tank damp no leaks at time off test

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,642 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 102,641 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 96,958 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise fuel tank damp no leaks at time off test

Fail 21 Feb 2013 96,937 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise fuel tank damp no leaks at time off test

Pass 9 Aug 2011 90,784 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 85,099 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 85,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,745 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,094 miles

steering rack and pump area damp

Fail 3 Jul 2008 64,093 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

steering rack and pump area damp

Pass 26 May 2007 48,441 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 38,683 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 VLT is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SK51 VLT, 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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What year was SK51 VLT registered?

SK51 VLT is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SK51 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 VLT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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