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SR51 TOP

2001 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,411 mi
Last recorded156,411 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 TOP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 156,411 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 156,392 miles

Brake performance not tested heavy suspension corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Floor excessively deteriorated Near and Offside door step heavily corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Near and Offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near and Offside sill ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Near and Offside shackle mount points Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside low/BALD (5.2.3 (e))

REAR OF THE VEHICLE NOT RAISED DUE TO SUSPENSION AREA CORROSION AND FEAR OF DEFORMATION

Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Near and Offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 147,984 miles

both rear upper wheel arch tubs corroded

front tyres worn on inner egdes

general corrosion around front steps, underside...

general corrosion around rear chassis/floor.....

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 18 Oct 2018 147,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of front wheel arch...chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel arch....chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear upper wheel arch tubs corroded

front tyres worn on inner egdes

general corrosion around front steps, underside...

general corrosion around rear chassis/floor.....

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 28 Oct 2017 140,327 miles

general corrosion around vehicle underside

Fail 27 Oct 2017 140,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/floor to wheel arch joint (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general corrosion around vehicle underside

Pass 12 Oct 2016 133,652 miles

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

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

general corrosion on vehicle underside/sills/steps

Fail 12 Oct 2016 133,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

general corrosion on vehicle underside/sills/steps

Pass 27 Oct 2015 126,867 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 126,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,139 miles

both n/s and o/s/f inner wheel arch panels holed/corroded,but not within prescribed areas at time of test,and not effecting braking or steering

general corrosion on vehicle underside/chassis and rear crossmember,but not excessive or holed at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2014 119,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both n/s and o/s/f inner wheel arch panels holed/corroded,but not within prescribed areas at time of test,and not effecting braking or steering

general corrosion on vehicle underside/chassis and rear crossmember,but not excessive or holed at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 109,877 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 103,776 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2012 103,776 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,575 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2011 98,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front tyre is cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2010 93,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,184 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,319 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,260 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 39,929 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 TOP is a 2001 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SR51 TOP, 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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SR51 TOP is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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