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SP51 WXE

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,400 mi
Last recorded208,400 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 WXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 208,400 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 185,560 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 185,560 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 162,158 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2011 150,094 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 134,829 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 134,829 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 121,900 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 121,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 114,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 105,300 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 WXE is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WXE, 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

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What year was SP51 WXE registered?

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

Is SP51 WXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 WXE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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