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SM51 PGE

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

23,779 mi
Last recorded23,779 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 23,779 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f sill damaged / o/s mirror / brake pipes greased

Fail 13 May 2010 23,779 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f sill damaged / o/s mirror / brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Mar 2009 230,668 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f steering rack play,n/s/f brake pipe corroded,n/s/r spring bush

Fail 19 Mar 2009 230,668 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/f steering rack play,n/s/f brake pipe corroded,n/s/r spring bush

Pass 14 Nov 2007 223,351 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 223,341 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 209,660 miles

offside and nearside suspension arms inner rear bushes,anti-slip foot brake rubber,o/s/f sidelight low wattage,rear no plate,chip on windscreen.

Fail 14 Nov 2006 209,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside suspension arms inner rear bushes,anti-slip foot brake rubber,o/s/f sidelight low wattage,rear no plate,chip on windscreen.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 188,394 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 PGE is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PGE, 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 PGE is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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