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SM51 LJY

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,152 mi
Last recorded170,152 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 170,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight movement at steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2015 170,150 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner doorstep (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner doorstep (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight movement at steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2014 152,982 miles

Oil leak

windscreen cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2014 152,978 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2013 136,772 miles

Drivers seat has slight movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside brake pipes on bulkhead slighty corroded

Nearside front wheel bearing slighty rough

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Fail 31 Oct 2013 136,761 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drivers seat has slight movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside brake pipes on bulkhead slighty corroded

Nearside front wheel bearing slighty rough

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 31 Oct 2012 125,169 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 125,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 109,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,334 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,080 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,385 miles

main light switch slightly insecure

un able to open nearside side door from outside

Fail 21 Nov 2008 61,380 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

barbed wire wrapped around nearside rear wheel

driver seat belt stalk sticking sometimes when tested

main light switch slightly insecure

no water showing in header tank for cooling system

un able to open nearside side door from outside

Fail 29 Nov 2007 48,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,931 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,161 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 LJY 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 62.5%.

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

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