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SM51 FFW

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,567 mi
Last recorded145,567 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,567 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 139,152 miles

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

o/s door step underneath holed

Pass 10 Dec 2012 133,417 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 128,915 miles

front brake discs

Pass 6 Dec 2010 124,328 miles

front brake discs

Pass 1 Dec 2009 113,794 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 103,496 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 93,829 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 93,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 87,707 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 87,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FFW is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

SM51 FFW is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is SM51 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 FFW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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