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SL51 DKO

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,570 mi
Last recorded171,570 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 DKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 171,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r o/s/r floor corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 171,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r o/s/r floor corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 184,692 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 184,691 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 137,618 miles

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

chassis and brake pipes heavily under sealed making examination difficult

signs of seats being removed

Fail 7 Jun 2012 137,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

chassis and brake pipes heavily under sealed making examination difficult

signs of seats being removed

Fail 6 Jun 2011 125,871 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 125,871 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 212,411 miles

presenter has removed the rear seats out of the vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2009 176,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 27 Oct 2009 176,094 miles

Centre Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Oct 2008 140,289 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 140,289 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (6.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 106,376 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 106,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,490 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 48,755 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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SL51 DKO is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SL51 DKO, 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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SL51 DKO is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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