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SM51 FHC

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,766 mi
Last recorded141,766 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 141,766 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust outer shield deteriorated

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2013 141,741 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust outer shield deteriorated

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2012 130,435 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2012 130,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 119,351 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 119,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 109,155 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 98,061 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 98,061 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 87,198 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 87,198 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 76,419 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 76,404 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 63,220 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 55,145 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 55,140 miles

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

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

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 FHC is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FHC, 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 FHC registered?

SM51 FHC is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is SM51 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 FHC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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