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SP51 VZE

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,139 mi
Last recorded77,139 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VZE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,139 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 77,125 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

TOW BAR WIRING INSECURE

Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,745 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Fail 5 Jul 2010 73,744 miles

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

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,983 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 51,848 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 VZE is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP51 VZE?

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What year was SP51 VZE registered?

SP51 VZE is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SP51 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 VZE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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