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SM51 FCC

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,711 mi
Last recorded138,711 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FCC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 138,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 133,954 miles

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

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

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

front brake disks corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 132,601 miles

pas pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 128,620 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 128,618 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 123,535 miles

front metal brakepipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 120,371 miles

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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SM51 FCC is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM51 FCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM51 FCC registered?

SM51 FCC is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is SM51 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 FCC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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