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AF51 RLZ

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,239 mi
Last recorded98,239 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 98,239 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 94,850 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 91,617 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 91,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 88,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,688 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 81,215 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 81,215 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,938 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 78,938 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,845 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 74,845 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 74,634 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

chip in windscreen

general under body corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

general chassis floor pan and sills corroded but not holed

Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

general chassis floor pan sills corroded but not holed

Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,685 miles

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

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

general under body showing signs of corrosion

screen has a stone chip also crack but not in view

Fail 8 Sep 2015 70,600 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis next to laden valve mounting (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

general under body showing signs of corrosion

screen has a stone chip also crack but not in view

Pass 23 Aug 2014 68,824 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,405 miles

window screen has damage out of sweped area

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,509 miles

slight play n,s,t wheel bearing

stone chips on windowscreen not within pecribed limits

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,088 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,040 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,170 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,170 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,939 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,901 miles

No. plate lights dim

OS washer aim poor

Wipers poor

Pass 5 Sep 2005 30,030 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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AF51 RLZ is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF51 RLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF51 RLZ registered?

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

Is AF51 RLZ safe to buy?

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