MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
outer skin on exhaust box corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
outer skin on exhaust box corroded
Direction indicators not working All (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.4b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor in multiple places (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded In rear arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear quarter panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded In rear arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in multiple places (2.4.A.3)
All inner sills corroded and holed outside prescribed areas
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
OSF tyre wearing on edges
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all rear chassis (6.6.6)
NSF tyre sidewall perished and has cuts but not showing cords
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear cover missing (1.1.C.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
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SL51 UHW is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 UHW, 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 UHW is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2001.
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