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SV51 GCU

2001 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,300 mi
Last recorded132,300 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 GCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,300 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2019 132,999 miles

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

slight corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2018 132,868 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2018 132,867 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 132,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 132,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 131,355 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 99,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 99,999 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs poor

nearside screen marked

rear inner tyres worn

steering pipes corroded

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 99,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs poor

nearside screen marked

rear inner tyres worn

steering pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 99,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 96,146 miles

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

Rear of vehicle (chassis + wheels etc) exposed due to rear pickup section being removed.

passenger seat removed

Fail 17 Feb 2010 96,146 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear of vehicle (chassis + wheels etc) exposed due to rear pickup section being removed.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 187,757 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2006 156,724 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 124,882 miles

propshaft defective

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 GCU is a 2001 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV51 GCU, 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 SV51 GCU registered?

SV51 GCU is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is SV51 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 GCU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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