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SM51 FFL

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,781 mi
Last recorded135,781 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 135,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step to sill under step (5.2.6)

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 inner sill at rear near cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under 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 inner sill to under arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car near rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step to sill under step (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 120,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER SHOULDERS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 120,374 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (7.1.2)

ITEMS REMOVED FROM WINDSCREEN PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front STEERING RACK BOOT DETERIATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER SHOULDERS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear propshaft centre bearing rubber worn to excess

Fail 20 Feb 2015 116,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear propshaft centre bearing rubber worn to excess

Pass 19 Mar 2014 113,798 miles

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

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

rear centre bearing rubber worn

trailer socket fog light not working (7 pin)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 113,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

rear centre bearing rubber worn

trailer socket fog light not working (7 pin)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 108,589 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 106,556 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011

rear seats removed for storage only 8 seats

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 FFL is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FFL, 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 FFL registered?

SM51 FFL is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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