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SL51 UBZ

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,334 mi
Last recorded167,334 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 167,334 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 166,806 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

Fail 14 Jun 2018 166,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly defusing beam patterns

Pass 26 May 2017 163,534 miles

front wishbone bushes cracking

ns wiper blade smery

osf inner wing corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 161,570 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 161,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 153,252 miles

offside doortep undersill corroded but not in perscribed area

slight seapage of diesel around engine

Fail 7 Oct 2014 152,818 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside doortep undersill corroded but not in perscribed area

slight seapage of diesel around engine

Pass 30 Sep 2013 148,389 miles

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

centre and rear back box outer casing corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear light lesne slightly damaged

oil leak

secondary switches fitted for horn and washers

Pass 10 Oct 2012 143,034 miles

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

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

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

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

centre box and back box outer casing corroded

horn fitted with after market switch left hand side of steering wheel

Fail 8 Oct 2012 142,981 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

centre box and back box outer casing corroded

horn fitted with after market switch left hand side of steering wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2011 136,795 miles

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

centre box slightly damaged and slightly corroded

fluid and engine and gearbox (possible water/anti-freeze mixture)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 136,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre box slightly damaged and slightly corroded

fluid and engine and gearbox (possible water/anti-freeze mixture)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 132,652 miles

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

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

offside front outersill slighty corroded

spare tyre getting low

Pass 7 Oct 2009 129,377 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 129,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 128,453 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 127,768 miles

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

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

offside rear lights have a slight bad earth

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

Pass 9 Sep 2006 126,959 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 UBZ is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL51 UBZ, 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 SL51 UBZ registered?

SL51 UBZ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is SL51 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 UBZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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