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SM51 FDZ

2001 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

145,998 mi
Last recorded145,998 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 145,998 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 145,983 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 145,859 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure Front strap broken. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 143,128 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 143,124 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury door step corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury door step corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

no reverse light

Pass 10 Nov 2017 116,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 112,592 miles

Nearside hole in n/s inner sill

rear centre prop-shaft bearing

Fail 7 Oct 2016 112,578 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet wont open /under bonnet checks not done (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing/front suspension mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside hole in n/s inner sill

rear centre prop-shaft bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 109,258 miles

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

advise corrosion on n/s inner sill and n/s/f inner wing

advise prop-shaft rear centre bearing

Fail 5 Oct 2015 109,244 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise corrosion on n/s inner sill and n/s/f inner wing

advise prop-shaft rear centre bearing

Fail 22 Oct 2014 105,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,513 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 100,079 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

no emission readings

Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,079 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

no emission readings

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,282 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 93,282 miles

Centre Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,617 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Left hand inner front brake pipes coated with grease ,difficult to fully asses condition

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

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

Right hand power steering pipe corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 92,586 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Both front brake disc's have a degree of wear and corrossion

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Left hand inner front brake pipes coated with grease ,difficult to fully asses condition

Left hand rear mudflap loose

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

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

Right hand power steering pipe corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,321 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear diff noise when spun

Fail 10 Sep 2009 85,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear diff noise when spun

Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,937 miles

vicous fan loose

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,925 miles

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

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

Slight hum from Offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers worn,n/s/r lamp lens cracked.

Fail 31 Mar 2006 53,298 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers worn,n/s/r lamp lens cracked.

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 FDZ is a 2001 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FDZ, 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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SM51 FDZ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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