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SP51 UHR

2001 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

95,871 mi
Last recorded95,871 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 UHR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,871 miles

Chassis has been undersealed

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 95,484 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 94,183 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

all crossmembers corroded / holed or both

heavily patched and undersealed all over

rear door has one broken hinge and other two hinges are corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 93,338 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember above tank (3.1.9)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember where cables mount / split (3.1.9)

brake pipes heavily undercoated

chassis heavily undersealed

crossmember above prop bearing holed

underside of body has been patched and heavily undersealed

Fail 23 May 2016 93,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired stiched (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember above tank (3.1.9)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember where cables mount / split (3.1.9)

brake pipes heavily undercoated

chassis heavily undersealed

crossmember above prop bearing holed

underside of body has been patched and heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2016 93,298 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured crossmember above fuel tank (3.1.9)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired crossmember at handbrake cable mount insufficeint welding (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported below servo in engine compartment (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at drivers step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outrigger to inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipes heavily undersealed and painted

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember above fuel tank (3.1.9)

General corrosion to underside members and components

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

Underside members heavily undersealed and painted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,137 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 93,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 92,875 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,749 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 91,744 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 87,033 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all metal brake pipes corroded. under body corroded and been welded

Pass 10 May 2011 87,033 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all metal brake pipes corroded. under body corroded and been welded

Pass 21 May 2010 92,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 199,006 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 5 Jan 2009 199,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Dec 2007 177,359 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 177,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 151,525 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 151,499 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 126,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 123,049 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 123,049 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 UHR is a 2001 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SP51 UHR, 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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SP51 UHR is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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