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AF51 VAU

2001 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,339 mi
Last recorded68,339 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,339 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 66,572 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 56,275 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,150 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,838 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,892 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,388 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,554 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,427 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 30,194 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,794 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,163 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 25,152 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,068 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,280 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,282 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 12,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,832 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 8,995 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 VAU is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

AF51 VAU is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AF51 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 VAU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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