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SM51 PNK

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,147 mi
Last recorded162,147 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 162,147 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 162,113 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At inner sill area(chalk marked). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember at spring hanger.(chalk marked). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At crossmember at spring hanger.(chalk marked). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 160,770 miles

Corrosion at nearside inner sill at side door.

Corrosion at nearside rear panel .

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 160,796 miles

Brake pipe leaking 1 of 2 front to rear. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Pipe to rear wheel cylinder. (3.6.A.1)

Corrosion at nearside inner sill at side door.

Corrosion at nearside rear panel .

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 159,565 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 159,550 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle feed to rear w/cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 157,638 miles

All underside metal parts and panels very very rusty.

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

This vehicle has met the minimum mot standard.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 154,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 154,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 151,208 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 151,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 147,209 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 147,209 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 143,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre side walls are cracked slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2011 143,050 miles

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

o/s/r tyre side walls are cracked slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2010 135,653 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 128,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 123,417 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 118,082 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 101,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 74,640 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 74,627 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 PNK is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PNK, 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 PNK is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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