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SP51 YZU

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,592 mi
Last recorded130,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 130,592 miles

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

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

nearside rear leaf spring mounting damaged

oil filler cap missing

Fail 18 Jul 2014 130,592 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear leaf spring mounting damaged

oil filler cap missing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 123,919 miles

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

both outer sills moderatly corroded in localised areas

heavy corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor pan inner wing seam (NOT PRESCRIBED AREA)

park brake may need adjustment or repair

rear axle brake pipe moderatly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 123,895 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

both outer sills moderatly corroded in localised areas

heavy corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor pan inner wing seam (NOT PRESCRIBED AREA)

rear axle brake pipe moderatly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 117,091 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside steering arm slight play

Fail 19 Jul 2012 116,850 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside steering arm slight play

Fail 30 Jul 2011 109,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside inner rack joint slight wear

offside anti roll bar link lower bush moderately worn

Pass 30 Jul 2011 109,261 miles

nearside inner rack joint slight wear

offside anti roll bar link lower bush moderately worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 103,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 95,988 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 95,612 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

low engine oil level

Fail 9 May 2008 87,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 87,468 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 80,270 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 57,081 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 YZU is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

SP51 YZU is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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