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SL51 UJE

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

241,919 mi
Last recorded241,919 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 241,919 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 241,398 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 234,665 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 234,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 218,841 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 218,832 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 204,232 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 204,232 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2009 181,562 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 181,401 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2008 163,445 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 143,924 miles

Advise front pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2006 128,431 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 128,430 miles

Lower Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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 UJE is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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