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SM51 LNF

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,131 mi
Last recorded107,131 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 107,131 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 108,589 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 107,131 miles

Brake valve leaking load sensing (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,870 miles

Nearside Centre outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Propshaft centre bearing worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 99,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Centre outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Propshaft centre bearing worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,114 miles

Brake pedal antislip slightly worn

Centre exhaust outerskin corroded

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Nov 2014 90,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake pedal antislip slightly worn

Centre exhaust outerskin corroded

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,198 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 83,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,212 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 73,202 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 72,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake disc surface pitted

Nearside windscreen has moderate scratching caused by damaged wiper blades

Rear chassis and floors rusty and heavily shailing

Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,205 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slight side wall damage

Fail 23 Sep 2011 65,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVERLY PITTED AND WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORROADED

TYRES ALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,235 miles

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

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

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

slight end float in both rear wheels

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,525 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 53,525 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,286 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 LNF is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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