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SM51 LKC

2001 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,856 mi
Last recorded63,856 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 LKC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 63,856 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 63,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 62,062 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front sills corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 60,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subrame corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch arch corroded

Offside sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 59,224 miles

Nearside Front inner sill holed & corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill holed & corroded

Offside Front inner sill holed & corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch holed &corroded

Offside Rear inner sill holed & corroded

Offside outer sill holed & corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,545 miles

Offside Front inner wing holed & corroded

Offside Front outer sill holed & corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 57,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

park lever has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Jul 2021 57,033 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

park lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,253 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 54,253 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,447 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,111 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 403,359 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 40,331 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Burst on test (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,865 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,293 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,381 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,636 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,503 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 30,223 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,202 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,428 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 22,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 18,630 miles

front discs heavily corroded and pitted but efficiences ok will reqr replacenent asap

Pass 21 Oct 2005 15,004 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded on inside edge but readings ok and no imbalance

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 LKC is a 2001 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKC, 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 LKC registered?

SM51 LKC is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is SM51 LKC safe to buy?

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