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SP51 EWY

2001 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,305 mi
Last recorded115,305 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 EWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 115,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear underbody / chassis undersealed

Fail 4 Nov 2025 115,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear underbody / chassis undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2024 114,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member/ inner wheel arches, underbody sills corroded and weak in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arches, cross member, underbody sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion front and rear steering and suspension components in and out of prescribed areas

Fail 14 Jun 2024 114,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner wing corroded within 30cm of mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush excess play on shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear valance corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 112,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 112,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 110,241 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 107,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,617 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 104,614 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded pipes hiden behind wire loom n/s/front of engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pipe to steering rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,430 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,410 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 102,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,671 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,477 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,047 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 86,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 83,535 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 80,240 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 80,240 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 76,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,663 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,357 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,194 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,072 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 58,070 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SP51 EWY is a 2001 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SP51 EWY, 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 SP51 EWY registered?

SP51 EWY is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is SP51 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 EWY shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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