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SM51 LGY

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,810 mi
Last recorded120,810 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 120,810 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 120,785 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 114,376 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 114,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,908 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,201 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline brake pipes under bonnet and o/s/f inner wing pipe need some attention (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wishbone,rear bushes deteriorated and split from bonding

n/s/r spring eye bush badly worn and moved off centre unable to get any excessive play

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,289 miles

power steering fluid low, front brake lines corroded, front whishbone bushes cracking, vehicle chassis and body corroded, n/s/f wheel bearing noisey (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 76,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

power steering fluid low, front brake lines corroded, front whishbone bushes cracking, vehicle chassis and body corroded, n/s/f wheel bearing noisey (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side and off side lower outer sills have surface corrosion.

slight end float in both rear half shaft bearings.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 68,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side and off side lower outer sills have surface corrosion.

slight end float in both rear half shaft bearings.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 64,902 miles

both middle exhaust silencer box outer skins corroded.

both outer sills have surface corrosion.

both rear brake pipes along axle have surface corrosion.

near side front brake pipe,below bulk head has surface corrosion.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 64,833 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both middle exhaust silencer box outer skins corroded.

both outer sills have surface corrosion.

both rear brake pipes along axle have surface corrosion.

near side front brake pipe,below bulk head has surface corrosion.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 60,986 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake pipes have light surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,986 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake pipes have light surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,799 miles

front discs worn on inside edge

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2010 56,770 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs worn on inside edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reverse lights not working.

slight surface corrosion on both rear axle brake pipes,

slight surface corrosion on near side front section of front to rear brake pipe.

very slight end float in both rear half shaft bearings.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 52,701 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reverse lights not working.

slight surface corrosion on both rear axle brake pipes,

slight surface corrosion on near side front section of front to rear brake pipe.

very slight end float in both rear half shaft bearings.

Fail 12 Mar 2008 47,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,063 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,014 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 LGY is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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