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SM51 FDE

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,230 mi
Last recorded123,230 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 123,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 123,230 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 120,404 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 120,404 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 117,584 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both side. (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 117,583 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both side. (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 114,610 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both Side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 114,610 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both Side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,831 miles

Near side rear body slightly corrosion.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 107,109 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 103,862 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 100,469 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,540 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 94,509 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 83,237 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 83,237 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,672 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 74,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,101 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 46,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,656 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 42,322 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 42,322 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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 FDE is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SM51 FDE, 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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What year was SM51 FDE registered?

SM51 FDE is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for SM51 FDE shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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