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SM51 LKO

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,755 mi
Last recorded103,755 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 103,755 miles

N/s door mirror slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,749 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,149 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 90,085 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,156 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 86,156 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,651 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 82,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,762 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 77,734 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

No handbrake application light on dash

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

no handbrake application warning lamp on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,047 miles

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres have scuffing and wear on outer sidewalls

centre exhaust corroding but not leaking at this time

n/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisy and has slight play

residual brake fluid in various places where repairs have been made on underside but no leaks visible

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,005 miles

Spare tyre defective

all the brake pipes are coated in grease preventing full inspection

n/s/r tyre has a slight bulge and is perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,749 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 61,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,686 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,814 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,005 miles

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

all brake pipes under vehicle are coated with grease

Fail 13 Aug 2007 53,005 miles

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

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

all brake pipes under vehicle are coated with grease

Pass 25 Nov 2006 50,852 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,647 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 LKO is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LKO, 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 LKO registered?

SM51 LKO is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is SM51 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 LKO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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