CarVerify

Free Car Check

SN51 JYS

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

172,410 mi
Last recorded172,410 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 172,410 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both..front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both..& bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to steering rack (2.3.2)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

f/o/s inner wing under wing corroding

f/o/s tyre valve perishing

Fail 6 Apr 2018 171,769 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both..front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both..& bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to steering rack (2.3.2)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

f/o/s inner wing under wing corroding

f/o/s tyre valve perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2017 162,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 162,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 146,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 132,322 miles

All rear seats removed at time of retest

rear floor covering lifting at joints next to seats which could cause injury

Fail 13 Mar 2015 132,321 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

10 seats fitted at time of test

rear floor covering lifting at joints next to seats which could cause injury

Pass 15 Sep 2014 131,732 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear marker light cover missing

Windscrean stone chipped

Fail 2 Sep 2014 131,732 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear marker light cover missing

Windscrean stone chipped

Pass 27 Sep 2013 127,927 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 127,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 117,421 miles

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

emergency exit not marked slideing door

n/s /r mud flap hanging off

n/s/m marker light broken

step light broken

windscreen chipped zone a

Fail 13 Sep 2012 117,416 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

emergency exit not marked slideing door

n/s /r mud flap hanging off

step light broken

windscreen chipped zone a

Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,545 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has slight damage in zone A

Fail 13 Sep 2011 107,541 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has slight damage in zone A

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,591 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,500 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 85,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 74,711 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 74,711 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

all metal brake pipes are coroded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,265 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,265 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,849 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SN51 JYS is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 JYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN51 JYS?

You can check the full history of SN51 JYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SN51 JYS registered?

SN51 JYS is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is SN51 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 JYS shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN51 JYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SN51 JYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.