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SM51 LOH

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

194,803 mi
Last recorded194,803 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2016 194,803 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front d bush worn

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2015 180,770 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

crack in windscreen

screw missing at door catch

Fail 12 Jan 2015 180,767 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in windscreen

screw missing at door catch

Pass 14 Jan 2014 164,916 miles

Body slighty corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen slighty damaged

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 164,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Body slighty corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen slighty damaged

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 147,464 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes covered in grease

Centre exhaust slighty deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 17 Dec 2012 147,459 miles

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

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre exhaust slighty deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 134,436 miles

oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from power steering pipes

Fail 19 Dec 2011 134,436 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from power steering pipes

Pass 22 Dec 2010 120,066 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 104,180 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 87,120 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 87,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,395 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 70,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 58,612 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 LOH is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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