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SR51 LKF

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

140,063 mi
Last recorded140,063 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 LKF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 140,063 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 133,014 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 132,358 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under van corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 130,440 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 130,439 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 130,153 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 129,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 126,908 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 126,908 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 121,813 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 121,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2016 117,148 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2016 117,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2015 107,539 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2015 107,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 99,976 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 197,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,943 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 95,338 miles

Nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Feb 2013 95,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,558 miles

air bag light on at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2012 89,551 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 87,182 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 87,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 84,698 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 82,656 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 76,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 68,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 55,952 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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SR51 LKF is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SR51 LKF, 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 SR51 LKF registered?

SR51 LKF is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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The MOT history for SR51 LKF shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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