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SP51 XBM

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,357 mi
Last recorded179,357 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 XBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 179,357 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear fibre glass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 173,513 miles

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

front engine mount corroded

previously failed corrosion covered up with fibre glass unable to determine method of repair

under side of vehicle has light corrosion around all rear prescribed areas not excessive at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2017 173,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front engine mount corroded

under side of vehicle has light corrosion around all rear prescribed areas not excessive at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2016 168,141 miles

front cross member/ engine mount corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 168,106 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

front cross member/ engine mount corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 164,853 miles

rear propshaft support bearing worn

slight end float nearside and offside rear halfshaft bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2014 161,016 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 156,393 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDER SEALED.

VEHICLE PRESENTED AS MOTOR HOME.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 156,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDER SEALED.

VEHICLE PRESENTED AS MOTOR HOME.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 155,061 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 155,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 151,379 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 151,369 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 139,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 125,673 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 110,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,772 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,799 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 63,952 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 XBM is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XBM, 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 XBM is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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