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SP51 ZBN

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,855 mi
Last recorded183,855 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 183,855 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 180,971 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 176,966 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 172,228 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively foot brake (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively foot brake (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 168,270 miles

emission to clean for test

Pass 23 Jul 2014 163,278 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 163,278 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 160,618 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 159,030 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 159,030 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2011 152,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 152,071 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 143,371 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Jun 2009 134,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 129,550 miles

offside front tyre has cut on wall but not deep enough

Pass 31 Jul 2007 121,551 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 98,691 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 ZBN is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZBN, 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 ZBN registered?

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

Is SP51 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 ZBN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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