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SP51 PTZ

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,960 mi
Last recorded132,960 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 PTZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 132,960 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement innert both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 127,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle underbody covered in dirt

Fail 15 Jun 2015 127,223 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

engine oil level on minimum

vehicle underbody covered in dirt

Pass 12 Dec 2013 120,788 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 120,788 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 114,099 miles

Both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes deteriorated, no movement.

Exhaust outer casing deteriorated.

Minor corrosion to underside in places.

N/S/R - untidy tailboard wiring.

O/S/F - untidy body.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 108,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

adv. n/s/r inner hub wet.

adv. o/s/f wing mirror back missing.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 108,492 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

adv. n/s/r inner hub wet.

adv. o/s/f wing mirror back missing.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 95,573 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 88,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2009 88,391 miles

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

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

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2008 81,610 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,233 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 63,614 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 56,852 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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SP51 PTZ 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 73.3%.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

SP51 PTZ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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The MOT history for SP51 PTZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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