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SN51 AVX

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

198,664 mi
Last recorded198,664 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 198,664 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill has big hole(not within testable area)

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded

general corrosion to underside

Fail 17 Feb 2018 198,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember marked yellow (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember marked yellow (6.6.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear inner sill has big hole(not within testable area)

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Mar 2017 196,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner door step

general corrosion to underside

Fail 16 Mar 2017 196,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner door step

general corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Sep 2015 171,618 miles

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

brake pipes have been greased

general corrosion to underside and chassis

propshaft center bearing has play

Fail 30 Sep 2015 171,618 miles

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

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

brake pipes have been greased

general corrosion to underside and chassis

propshaft center bearing has play

Pass 28 Feb 2014 156,983 miles

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

o/s/f hub bearing very slight roughness on rotation

Fail 27 Feb 2014 156,983 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f hub bearing very slight roughness on rotation

Pass 10 Apr 2013 151,134 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2012 147,628 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 143,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 138,853 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 135,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 120,358 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 120,351 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 96,986 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 96,986 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 81,149 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 81,149 miles

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

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

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 AVX 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 63.2%.

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 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 SN51 AVX, 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 AVX registered?

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

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