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SM51 FDY

2001 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

220,079 mi
Last recorded220,079 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FDY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 220,079 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 196,446 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 196,446 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 172,355 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 152,110 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 126,332 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 FDY is a 2001 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FDY, 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

How do I check the history of SM51 FDY?

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What year was SM51 FDY registered?

SM51 FDY is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is SM51 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 FDY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM51 FDY have outstanding finance?

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