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SL51 TVT

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,193 mi
Last recorded197,193 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 TVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 197,193 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 183,012 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 183,012 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 169,983 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 169,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 154,420 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 154,311 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 136,543 miles

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

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

alternator belt cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2009 135,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

alternator belt cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2008 117,103 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 117,103 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 95,498 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2006 73,013 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 43,980 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

slight play in steering rack

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 TVT is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 SL51 TVT, 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 TVT is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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