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AF51 ZMY

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

178,667 mi
Last recorded178,667 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2015 178,667 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer sill is corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 177,589 miles

corrosion on passengers step underneathe

corrosion on rear box section but not within 30cm

exhaust system detiorating

Fail 19 Sep 2014 177,567 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion on passengers step underneathe

corrosion on rear box section but not within 30cm

exhaust system detiorating

Pass 27 Sep 2013 174,746 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 174,746 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 168,123 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 168,123 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 158,811 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 158,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 147,156 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 147,156 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 135,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 126,867 miles

front no plate poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2007 115,606 miles

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

front number plate damaged

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2007 115,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate damaged

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2006 105,027 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 105,027 miles

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

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 ZMY is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 ZMY, 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 ZMY is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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