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AF51 SDO

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,037 mi
Last recorded160,037 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 160,037 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 146,817 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 130,966 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 123,759 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 123,759 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 110,243 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 110,243 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 100,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

major body repairs to near side

Fail 13 Aug 2009 100,293 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

major body repairs to near side

Pass 29 Aug 2008 92,870 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 92,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 87,072 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 87,072 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,656 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 70,656 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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 SDO is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SDO, 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

How do I check the history of AF51 SDO?

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What year was AF51 SDO registered?

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

Is AF51 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 SDO shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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