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AF51 SBU

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,578 mi
Last recorded128,578 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 128,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

Offside Front inner wheel arch/ chassis corroding

both front lower arm rear bush's perished

both inner sills corroding

both outer sills corroding

front number plate deteriorated

imbalance front and rear foot brake

rear chassis legs corroded and swollen

rear exhaust box corroding

rear out riggers corroded

rear outer wheel arch's corroding

under side corroded and has been welded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 128,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing wing mirror upper glass (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

Offside Front inner wheel arch/ chassis corroding

both front lower arm rear bush's perished

both inner sills corroding

both outer sills corroding

front number plate deteriorated

imbalance front and rear foot brake

rear chassis legs corroded and swollen

rear exhaust box corroding

rear out riggers corroded

rear outer wheel arch's corroding

under side corroded and has been welded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 125,115 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Nearside Front tyre cut and perished outer sidewall

both inner and outer sills corroding

centre exhaust box corroding

front number plate marked

rear chassis leg swollen

ront brake pipes under bonnet corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2018 125,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Nearside Front tyre cut and perished outer sidewall

both inner and outer sills corroding

centre exhaust box corroding

front number plate marked

rear chassis leg swollen

ront brake pipes under bonnet corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2016 123,508 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

both rear chassis legs swallen and corroded

front inner steps corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2016 123,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

both rear chassis legs swallen and corroded

front inner steps corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 119,261 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

engine damp with diesel

front number plate deteriorated

underside of van damp with diesel

Fail 15 Dec 2015 119,261 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

engine damp with diesel

front number plate deteriorated

underside of van damp with diesel

Pass 20 Mar 2015 116,266 miles

frot brake discs corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel slight bind

rear shocks damp

Pass 30 Oct 2013 114,228 miles

nearside front tyre perished outer sidewall

rear outer sills corroded

rear shocks damp with fluid

underside of van corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wing mirror casing missing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 110,317 miles

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

nearside front lower arm rear bush perished

offside front wing mirror casing missing

offside rear tyre worn low edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,045 miles

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

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

nearside and offside wing mirrors both damaged

rear chassis corroded

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 105,045 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside and offside wing mirrors both damaged

rear chassis corroded

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 96,611 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,470 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 80,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,148 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 53,144 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,810 miles

Off side front seat belt webbing damaged.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,991 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 16,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 SBU is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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