2001 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · MK51 SGV
2001 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 219,036 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK51 SGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 219,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK51 SGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Transit (MK51 SGV) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
MK51 SGV Mileage History
- 20/06/2022243,281 mi
- 16/06/2023246,037 mi+2,756 mi
- 12/07/2024247,840 mi+1,803 mi
- 25/07/2024247,848 mi+8 mi
- 22/07/2025219,036 mi-28,812 mi
Average of roughly -7,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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