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SL51 UKF

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,792 mi
Last recorded178,792 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2016 178,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

General vehicle condition corroded.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 189,043 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 168,935 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer cill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer cill (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 160,341 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 160,152 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 157,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside inner sill corroded, but outside prescribed area

various areas of body and chassis corrosion showing

Fail 16 Dec 2013 157,782 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside inner sill corroded, but outside prescribed area

rear axle noisey

smoke reading close to limits

various areas of body and chassis corrosion showing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 154,947 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 154,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 150,230 miles

General corrosion all over vehicle.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 150,218 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

General corrosion all over vehicle.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 146,049 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 145,058 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 145,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 139,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 133,752 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 121,857 miles

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

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 UKF 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 58.8%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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