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SP51 ZBG

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,217 mi
Last recorded63,217 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,217 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,001 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 63,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,682 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 61,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,000 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 49,110 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,366 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 46,366 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,925 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,977 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 37,868 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 33,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,387 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 ZBG is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 ZBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP51 ZBG registered?

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

Is SP51 ZBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 ZBG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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