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AF51 SCV

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,973 mi
Last recorded167,973 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 167,973 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 167,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 155,874 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 143,745 miles

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

general body corrosion

Pass 12 May 2014 128,867 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 128,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 113,571 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 108,684 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,457 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 93,939 miles

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on there inner edges

middle exhaust box in poor condition

nearside front tyre is worn to the limit

smell of diesel under the bonnet, no leaks found

Fail 6 Nov 2008 93,939 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on there inner edges

middle exhaust box in poor condition

nearside front tyre is worn to the limit

smell of diesel under the bonnet, no leaks found

Pass 11 Oct 2007 86,682 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 79,030 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 SCV is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SCV, 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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What year was AF51 SCV registered?

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

Is AF51 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 SCV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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