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SL51 UGD

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,590 mi
Last recorded196,590 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 196,590 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

SUSPECT oil leak at power steering input seal

heavy corrosion to rear cross member

Fail 24 Sep 2012 196,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

SUSPECT oil leak at power steering input seal

heavy corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 2 Sep 2011 180,134 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 180,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 167,242 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 167,214 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 146,028 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 118,922 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 95,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 95,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 79,620 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Sep 2005 66,483 miles

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

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 UGD is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGD, 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 UGD is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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