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SL51 UHY

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,983 mi
Last recorded186,983 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 186,983 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 172,442 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 166,562 miles

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

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

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

oil on exhaust

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 26 Nov 2013 159,742 miles

fuel cap flap missing

wipers not parking in corect place

Fail 22 Nov 2013 159,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap flap missing

wipers not parking in corect place

Pass 31 Oct 2012 147,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front boxes deteriated but not leaking gases

Fail 29 Oct 2012 147,946 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front boxes deteriated but not leaking gases

Pass 14 Oct 2011 137,528 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 137,511 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 127,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside Rear axle seal slightly leaking axle oil

Fail 14 Oct 2010 127,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside Rear axle seal slightly leaking axle oil

Pass 13 Oct 2009 117,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 108,472 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 108,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 100,508 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 94,675 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 94,675 miles

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

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 UHY is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UHY, 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 UHY is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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