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AF51 PVA

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,212 mi
Last recorded220,212 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 PVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 220,212 miles

centre rear box section starting to corrod

surface corrosion starting at both outer inner sills

Fail 24 Sep 2010 220,212 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

centre rear box section starting to corrod

surface corrosion starting at both outer inner sills

Fail 7 Sep 2010 219,485 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

NEARSIDE WIPER STARTING TO MARK FRONT SCREEN

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 219,485 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER STARTING TO MARK FRONT SCREEN

Pass 9 Sep 2009 183,840 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 183,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 158,665 miles

Brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear but still operational.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

rear chassis cross member adjacent to near side leaf spring front hanger area has surface corrosion.

windscreen has crack but not in drivers view area and below dash level. Also minor scratches noted.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 158,665 miles

Brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear but still operational.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear chassis cross member adjacent to near side leaf spring front hanger area has surface corrosion.

windscreen has crack but not in drivers view area and below dash level. Also minor scratches noted.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 133,522 miles

under to gain access under bonnet

Fail 26 Sep 2007 133,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under to gain access under bonnet

Pass 27 Sep 2006 112,976 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 112,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AF51 PVA is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AF51 PVA, 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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AF51 PVA is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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