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SP51 ZZM

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,374 mi
Last recorded147,374 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 147,374 miles

Nearside Front strut pinch bolt

sill covers fitted

welded / plated / undersealed

Fail 28 Jan 2022 147,374 miles

Nearside Front strut pinch bolt

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

welded / plated / undersealed

Fail 25 Jan 2021 147,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened front and rear of inner arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and previous repairs heavily seam sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2019 143,272 miles

Electrical wiring insecure underbonnet wiring for accessory lamps (4.11 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Jul 2019 143,267 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure underbonnet wiring for accessory lamps (4.11 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2018 135,742 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all steel brake pipes painted over

inner & outer sills, floor pans, chassis legs and inner wheel arches corroded

welded repairs heavily covered with seam sealer

Fail 27 Jun 2018 135,733 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all steel brake pipes painted over

inner & outer sills, floor pans, chassis legs and inner wheel arches corroded

welded repairs heavily covered with seam sealer

Pass 27 Jun 2017 125,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all floor and chassis has been undersealed with parts welded around spring mountings

Pass 25 May 2016 121,311 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN COATED

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 121,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN COATED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 110,576 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 102,073 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 87,880 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2013 87,782 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 78,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,303 miles

advise front brake discs

advise general under body condition

advise metal brake pipes

advise rear number plate

Pass 19 May 2010 61,877 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 61,877 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 47,440 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,860 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,892 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,123 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 ZZM is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

SP51 ZZM is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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