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SP51 WXF

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,062 mi
Last recorded86,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 86,062 miles

Front inner wings holed & corroded

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

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

Offside handbrake performance

Rear box section at bumper holed & corroded

Rear brake performance

Rear flexy brake hoses security

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all welding undersealed

floor & undersills holed & corroded & thin

Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under door step (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fuel pipe leaking at diesel pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front inner wings holed & corroded

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

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

Offside handbrake performance

Rear box section at bumper holed & corroded

Rear brake performance

Rear flexy brake hoses security

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

floor & undersills holed & corroded & thin

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside handbrake performance

parts of floor & inner wings soft

welding undersealed

Fail 14 Jul 2016 82,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside handbrake performance

parts of floor & inner wings soft

welding undersealed

Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

floor soft

o/s/f door step soft & corroded

rear box section below rear door corroded & holed

rear bump stops perished

Fail 13 Jul 2015 78,216 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f door step soft & corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

floor soft

rear box section below rear door corroded & holed

rear bump stops perished

Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,557 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,587 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake pipe above gearbox

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,587 miles

brake pipe above gearbox

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,163 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 65,163 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,200 miles

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

front brake discs

n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,956 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,975 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,885 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 74,106 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,870 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 WXF is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WXF, 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 WXF registered?

SP51 WXF is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is SP51 WXF safe to buy?

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