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SP51 XUR

2001 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,704 mi
Last recorded108,704 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 XUR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 108,704 miles

2nd skin of exhaust corroded and seperating

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both hand brake cables sticky

brake pipes badly routed but secure

Fail 3 Oct 2008 108,704 miles

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

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

2nd skin of exhaust corroded and seperating

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both hand brake cables sticky

Pass 10 Sep 2007 101,459 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 101,590 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 92,527 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 92,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both top front roof markers inoperative

brake pipes along rear axle corroding

brake pipes to o/s and n/s front corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2005 74,510 miles

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

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 XUR is a 2001 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUR, 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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What year was SP51 XUR registered?

SP51 XUR is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is SP51 XUR safe to buy?

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