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SV51 AKZ

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,317 mi
Last recorded97,317 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 97,317 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2nd to rear crossmember, O/S chassis leg at rear of cab , (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,537 miles

Auxiliary drive belt running out of line on alternator pully

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced On axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced On axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Transfer pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas also coated with waxoil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 96,537 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear rubber mounts broken - Front mounts very cracked/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened At rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Auxiliary drive belt running out of line on alternator pully

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced On axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced On axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Transfer pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas also coated with waxoil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 95,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 95,989 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At front handbrake cable mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At rear handbrake cable mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear bulkhead section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced At fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear bulkhead section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 92,716 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undercarriage corroded in places

no emissions detected after 6 attempts

Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,089 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear on bulkshead (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear on bulkshead (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear service brake deteriated

various brake pipes undersealed on bulkshead

Fail 8 Dec 2015 91,077 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear on bulkshead (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear on bulkshead (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear service brake deteriated

various brake pipes undersealed on bulkshead

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

undercarrage rusty in places

various brake pipes on lower bulkhead rusty and undersealed

Fail 20 Nov 2014 88,237 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

undercarrage rusty in places

various brake pipes on lower bulkshead rusty and undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2013 81,705 miles

Front inner wings, chassis, and crossmembers corroded in place

Fail 2 Dec 2013 81,584 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front inner wings, chassis, and crossmembers corroded in place

Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,829 miles

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

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

drivers door handle sticking

o/s reverse light fails to operate

Fail 6 Dec 2012 77,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door handle sticking

o/s handbrake cable fowling wheel

o/s reverse light fails to operate

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,593 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various brake pipes slightly corroded and heavily greased/undersealed

Fail 26 Nov 2010 73,541 miles

Brake pipes newly greased

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,541 miles

Brake pipes newly greased

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 62,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,671 miles

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

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

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

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 12 Aug 2005 47,909 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 AKZ is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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