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SL51 UKB

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,850 mi
Last recorded168,850 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2017 168,850 miles

Front passenger door pillar insecure arond latch (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 161,013 miles

Centre prop shaft worn

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 160,874 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all in op (switch) (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre prop shaft worn

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 149,190 miles

o/s front tyre is worn on the inside and outside edge

Fail 23 Apr 2015 149,136 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre is worn on the inside and outside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 139,310 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 139,194 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 129,291 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 126,647 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 126,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 123,368 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 117,432 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 108,843 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 108,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 104,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 100,349 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

spare tyre close to legal limit

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 UKB is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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