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SM51 UCR

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,529 mi
Last recorded136,529 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 UCR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 136,529 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 135,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill and step (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross over above axle (marked with chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 128,123 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 128,123 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 128,132 miles

Centre Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened crossmember (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside and offside chassis has slight corrosion

water leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 124,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

centre brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 120,817 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 120,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 118,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 118,929 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 115,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 112,589 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 112,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 107,391 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 98,534 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 86,863 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 66,028 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 UCR is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UCR, 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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What year was SM51 UCR registered?

SM51 UCR is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is SM51 UCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 UCR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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