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SL51 TLO

2001 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,367 mi
Last recorded127,367 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 TLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 127,367 miles

under body coated in underseal

Pass 9 Feb 2016 115,359 miles

both front tyres cracked & perished

both front tyres cracked & perished

brake pipes coated in grease

misting of oil around steering rack

n/s/f brake disc pitted

oil leak

surface corrosion around steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2015 106,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

both head lights have damaged lenses

hid head lights fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2015 106,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in grease

both head lights have damaged lenses

hid head lights fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,820 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres bigger size than rear tyres .both outer sills covered in underseal .

underside of vehicle corroded . offside front chassis leg holed ouside prescribed area .

Pass 29 Jan 2013 138,541 miles

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

full floor and sills heavily undersealed unable to check fully

o,s,r bump stop missing.

oil sump badly corroded and leaking oil

seat belt missing from occasional type seat fitted to rear of van.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 138,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o,s,r bump stop missing.

oil sump badly corroded and leaking oil

seat belt missing from occasional type seat fitted to rear of van.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 132,129 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 132,102 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Dec 2011 132,075 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 124,422 miles

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

offside front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 16 Nov 2010 124,421 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 18 Nov 2009 108,532 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 108,530 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 92,989 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,989 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,338 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 80,338 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,346 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 TLO is a 2001 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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