MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear lens cracked
offside front wing damage
Front bumper insecure
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear lens cracked
offside front wing damage
Front bumper insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2nd skin of exhaust corroded and seperating
brake pedal spongey
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2nd skin of exhaust corroded and seperating
2nd skin of exhaust corroded and seperating
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
2nd skin of exhaust corroded and seperating
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
power steering pipe corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
power steering pipe corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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SP51 VZC is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 VZC, 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 VZC is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 2001.
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