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AF51 ZNY

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,501 mi
Last recorded175,501 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ZNY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 175,501 miles

general rust under the vehicle

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 159,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 159,273 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 151,528 miles

brake anti slip close to limit

Fail 9 May 2014 151,528 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

brake anti slip close to limit

Pass 7 May 2013 120,101 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 114,999 miles

Bonnet has been secured with race/rally style fasteners

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Offside door mirror has been repaired with tape

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside of vanhas been recently coated with a black underseal

Fail 27 Feb 2012 114,999 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet has been secured with race/rally style fasteners

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Offside door mirror has been repaired with tape

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside of vanhas been recently coated with a black underseal

Pass 4 Mar 2011 109,836 miles

All wheel arches in poor condition due to corrosion

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

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

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

Offside door mirror repaired with tape

Parking brake lever almost hits stop

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 109,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

All wheel arches in poor condition due to corrosion

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

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

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

Parking brake lever almost hits stop

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 104,484 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2010 104,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 99,038 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 92,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 92,251 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 80,703 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise n/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated not affecting rear view

Pass 19 Sep 2006 80,703 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise n/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated not affecting rear view

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 ZNY is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZNY, 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 ZNY is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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