MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,037 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front sections of front to rear above tank (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides lamp covers pitted slightly (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner clamp bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bumper insecure corner section ()
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of cab corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tyre flat ()
Offside all side marker lamps inop
Offside wiper arm spindle very badly worn
Oil leak ()
chassis slightly corroded and thin close to propshaft centre mounting bracket
engine support crossmember corroded and damaged
no spare wheel on vehicle
vehicle type dropside truck
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at hole in rear silencer (7.1.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) middle mounting bracket bent (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember at cable split point (3.1.9)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis at top side at both sides of vehicle close to leaf spring front mounting points (2.4.A.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front sections of front to rear above tank (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides lamp covers pitted slightly (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner clamp bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bumper insecure corner section ()
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of cab corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tyre flat ()
Offside all side marker lamps inop
Offside wiper arm spindle very badly worn
Oil leak ()
chassis slightly corroded and thin close to propshaft centre mounting bracket
engine support crossmember corroded and damaged
no spare wheel on vehicle
vehicle type dropside truck
chassis rusty all over
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
chassis rusty all over
Oil leak
exhaust in poor condition
oil leak at gearbox prop shaft oil seal
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust in poor condition
oil leak at gearbox prop shaft oil seal
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body mounting beams are corroded
gearbox propshaft oil seal leaking
offside front wing corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body mounting beams are corroded
gearbox propshaft oil seal leaking
offside front wing corroded
bolt missing on wheel bearing carrier o/ s/f
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
bolt missing on wheel bearing carrier o/ s/f
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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SV51 FRT is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 FRT, 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 FRT is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 2001.
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