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SP51 YNM

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,286 mi
Last recorded119,286 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 119,286 miles

this vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion it has met minimum criteria for pass

vehicle could do with corrosion assessment in 3 to 6 months

vehicle has had extensive welding work done there is also a lot of corrosion outwith prescribed areas

Fail 11 Sep 2017 119,273 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step at (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 114,173 miles

vehicle is in an advanced state of corrossion

Fail 24 Sep 2016 114,172 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer sills holed at (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,145 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 105,145 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member at flexi hoses (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriggar at spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner door step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 94,839 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 94,836 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,959 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2013 85,953 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,966 miles

front discs slightly coroded

passenger seat missing

Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

passenger seat missing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 67,655 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 67,573 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,033 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 60,990 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,232 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,382 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,457 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 YNM is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YNM, 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 YNM is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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