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SM51 LKX

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,154 mi
Last recorded104,154 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 LKX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 104,154 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both from Load Compensator to Flexi (borderline) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Chassis Has hole not within 30cm of prescribed area (inner arch)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Distorted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 104,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf spring front shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both from Load Compensator to Flexi (borderline) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Chassis Has hole not within 30cm of prescribed area (inner arch)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Distorted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 96,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion at nearside & offside front inner sill/doorstep area

Fail 28 Jul 2015 96,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion at nearside & offside front inner sill/doorstep area

Pass 18 Jul 2014 89,219 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 81,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 76,471 miles

n/s brake disc corroded inside

slight play steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2011 67,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,836 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 28 May 2009 52,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 52,078 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,249 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 31,422 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 LKX is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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