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MF51 TNK

2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,144 mi
Last recorded58,144 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a53,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 TNK
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 58,144 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 57,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 57,191 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 56,711 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 56,131 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 55,355 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,824 miles

Slight bind at offside rear wheel

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 54,560 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 54,560 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,254 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,244 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 53,244 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,191 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 51,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,160 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,855 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,926 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,827 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,088 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 43,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2007 37,534 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 37,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a?

Based on 5,770 MOT tests across 349 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,509
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 160
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 141
coil spring incomplete 109
Headlamp aim too low 108
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MF51 TNK is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 53,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF51 TNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF51 TNK registered?

MF51 TNK is a 2001 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip(rhd) S-a, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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The MOT history for MF51 TNK shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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