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SL51 UGH

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

204,152 mi
Last recorded204,152 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2017 204,152 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside parking brake performance low but reaches requirement.

Rear of chassis corroding.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 195,230 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 195,211 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 188,326 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 188,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 180,868 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 180,689 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 171,552 miles

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

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

Offside mirror glass has hairline cracks.

Silencer outer skin peeling off.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 160,361 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 160,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 149,547 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 149,547 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 140,941 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 140,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 133,123 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 133,123 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 118,024 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 92,426 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 81,844 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 UGH 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 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 UGH, 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 UGH registered?

SL51 UGH is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is SL51 UGH safe to buy?

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