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SN51 URT

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,107 mi
Last recorded150,107 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 URT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 150,107 miles

Front grill damaged.

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes at rear load compensator valve corroded.

Rear cross-member very corroded and damaged.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s & o/s front brake disc worn.

n/s mirror arm damaged.

n/s outer sill corroded.

o/s front brake disc pitted.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 150,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front grill damaged.

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes at rear load compensator valve corroded.

Rear cross-member very corroded and damaged.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s mirror arm damaged.

n/s outer sill corroded.

o/s front brake disc pitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 135,656 miles

Brake pipes at rear load compensator valve corroded.

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear cross-member very corroded & damaged.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s outer sill corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 135,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes at rear load compensator valve corroded.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear cross-member very corroded & damaged.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper stalk switch worn and loose.

n/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 123,520 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 123,520 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 102,922 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 102,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2006 78,392 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 75,534 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 URT is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 URT, 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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SN51 URT is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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