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SV51 AHE

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,822 mi
Last recorded185,822 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 AHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 185,822 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 185,822 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all over van (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 185,822 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step weak (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above leaf spring (floor holed weak) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring mount area holed weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill body spilt from outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring mount area holed weak (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak, transmission leak, wishbone bushes cracked, n/s/f brake pipe rust, vehicle under body and suspension components corroding (weak) (investigate

Pass 3 Aug 2016 180,862 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over underneath (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 180,758 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Rear AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 176,134 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside mirror cover damaged

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 162,157 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 162,157 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise centre prop u j and bearing worn

Pass 24 May 2013 156,542 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 156,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 153,501 miles

(both )centre prop shaft mounts knackerd

all brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 16 May 2012 153,424 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

(both )centre prop shaft mounts knackerd

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 16 May 2011 142,339 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 142,254 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2010 130,711 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED

LIGHT CORROSION BOTH REAR SPRING HANGERS

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

REAR NO PLATE LOOSE BUT SECURE

Pass 28 May 2009 123,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2008 116,169 miles

n/s number plate bulb holder in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2007 110,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 99,717 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 81,811 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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SV51 AHE is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SV51 AHE, 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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SV51 AHE is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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