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SM51 PKN

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

194,147 mi
Last recorded194,147 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 194,147 miles

Hazard lights work using sign on dash

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

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

both rear sills corroded - not a prescribed area

drivers step corroded but not a prescribed area

Fail 15 Mar 2016 194,147 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear sills corroded - not a prescribed area

drivers step corroded but not a prescribed area

Fail 18 Dec 2015 194,078 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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 188,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 188,103 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 187,789 miles

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

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 24 Jan 2013 187,763 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 24 Jan 2012 183,686 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 183,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 171,027 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 171,027 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 160,846 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 160,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 150,894 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 141,893 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 141,794 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 132,871 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 132,870 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 127,536 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 PKN is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PKN, 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 PKN is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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