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AF51 RYB

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,450 mi
Last recorded177,450 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2017 177,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Inner sill holed non prescribed area

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 175,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2015 173,882 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2014 171,266 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.

N/S/F Inner wing holed and corroded not effeting the strength or structure off the vechicle.

N/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

Rear chassis corroded not yet weak enough too effect the strength or structure off the vechicle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 171,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Exhaust corroded.

Grinding noise from rear brakes.

N/S/F Inner wing holed and corroded not effeting the strength or structure off the vechicle.

N/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

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

Rear chassis corroded not yet weak enough too effect the strength or structure off the vechicle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 127,015 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 127,015 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres wearing low.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 149,624 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 149,622 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 136,237 miles

rear footbrake slightly uneven (runout)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jan 2011 136,235 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear footbrake slightly uneven (runout)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 122,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 106,834 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 106,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 96,124 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 75,786 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 RYB is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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