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SP51 YZS

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,127 mi
Last recorded237,127 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 YZS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 237,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded close to mot fail

Fail 19 Sep 2019 237,016 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded close to mot fail

Pass 3 Oct 2018 231,854 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 231,851 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 225,070 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 212,978 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 198,540 miles

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

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

n/s sill damaged and starting to corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 198,540 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 191,079 miles

brake pipe across rear axle is slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes going to compensator are slightly corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 183,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 176,934 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2012 176,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 161,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 161,414 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 146,488 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 146,036 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 122,735 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 122,735 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 99,487 miles

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

nearside door mirror cover temp repair..

Pass 15 Mar 2007 67,837 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 48,440 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 YZS is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZS, 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 YZS is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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