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AF51 VDC

2001 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

210,303 mi
Last recorded210,303 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 210,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 205,172 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 200,104 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 200,076 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 192,608 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 192,608 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 187,314 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 187,314 miles

Offside Front Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 183,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 183,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 175,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 175,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 165,881 miles

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

nearside rear sill corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 165,881 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 156,847 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 156,823 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 150,397 miles

lpg tank supports corroding.

nsf lower arm rear bush starting to perish.

nsf tyre on limit.

rear tyres on limit.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 150,397 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

lpg tank supports corroding.

nsf lower arm rear bush starting to perish.

nsf tyre on limit.

rear tyres on limit.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 147,547 miles

front pads very low and discs in poor condition.

nsf tyre close to bold inner edge.

osf tyre close to bold inner edge.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 147,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

front pads very low and discs in poor condition.

nsf tyre close to bold inner edge.

osf tyre close to bold inner edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 141,132 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s outer sills dented

small crack in n/s mirror glass

small mark on o/s/f seat belt

tap covering hole/crack in n/s/r light unit

Fail 6 Nov 2009 141,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s and o/s outer sills dented

small crack in n/s mirror glass

small mark on o/s/f seat belt

tap covering hole/crack in n/s/r light unit

Pass 28 Aug 2008 131,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 116,654 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 116,654 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 95,197 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 81,252 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 81,252 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VDC is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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