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SM51 LKJ

2001 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,212 mi
Last recorded165,212 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 165,212 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 165,212 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 151,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 151,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 144,119 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 144,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 140,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 133,238 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 133,238 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 132,519 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 124,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded

slight judder o/s/f brake

Fail 5 Jul 2012 124,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded

slight judder o/s/f brake

Pass 2 Aug 2011 267,080 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 250,695 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 250,695 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 221,456 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.7)

rear brake imbalance

Fail 27 Aug 2009 221,438 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.7)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 1 Oct 2008 204,349 miles

long handbrake lever travel

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Sep 2007 187,555 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Sep 2007 187,531 miles

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

chip on windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2006 167,000 miles

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sliding door interior handle broken

Pass 11 Oct 2005 145,987 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 LKJ is a 2001 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LKJ, 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 LKJ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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