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AE51 WJZ

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,300 mi
Last recorded162,300 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WJZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 162,300 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2018 161,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 156,771 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 155,465 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 152,176 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

bumper rear quarters have non factory fitted objects sticking out

offside inner wing panel is holed and corroded

wetness around the steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2013 149,648 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bumper rear quarters have non factory fitted objects sticking out

Fail 5 Dec 2013 149,648 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bumper rear quarters have non factory fitted objects sticking out

Pass 20 Dec 2012 146,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight binding of the offside rear wheel

Fail 20 Dec 2012 146,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

power steering fluid low

slight binding of the offside rear wheel

Pass 1 Dec 2011 141,807 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 141,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

bump rubbers on the rear bumper quarters stick out

front brake discs are worn on the inner

Pass 24 Nov 2010 137,576 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 133,847 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 108,603 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 92,656 miles

front wipers poor

main and o/s/front brake pipes corroded

rear brake limiter valve has little mov ment

Pass 2 Oct 2006 71,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 71,802 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 63,074 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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AE51 WJZ is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE51 WJZ, 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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AE51 WJZ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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