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SN51 AVW

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,812 mi
Last recorded236,812 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 AVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 236,812 miles

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

Oil leak

both outer sills weak and corroded

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

nearside front outer seatbelt frayed

nearside front wing weak and corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 236,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

both outer sills weak and corroded

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

front bumper insecure

nearside front outer seatbelt frayed

nearside front wing weak and corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 220,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front wing holed and corroded

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 15 Apr 2013 209,632 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 209,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 201,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 201,547 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 168,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 157,514 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 157,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 145,963 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 145,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 133,516 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 119,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 105,298 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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SN51 AVW is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN51 AVW, 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 SN51 AVW registered?

SN51 AVW is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is SN51 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 AVW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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