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SP51 VZK

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,781 mi
Last recorded241,781 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VZK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 241,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear including prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jan 2023 240,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all round (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear including prescribed areas/chassis

Pass 23 Sep 2020 221,091 miles

Surface corrosion on sub frame

Pass 6 Mar 2019 220,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 220,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 200,121 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 193,185 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill steps (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 191,335 miles

corrosion to body/chassis at rear

Fail 20 Oct 2014 191,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear o/s/r tyres close to legal limit

corrosion to body/chassis at rear

Pass 14 Oct 2013 184,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 177,073 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 170,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 163,657 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 163,653 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 154,170 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 154,169 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 145,264 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 145,264 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 132,192 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 113,448 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 VZK is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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