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AJ51 EYG

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,107 mi
Last recorded166,107 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 EYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 166,107 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in 3 places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking at rack (2.3.3b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected and electrics not tested (1.9.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight movement

Pass 4 May 2016 160,611 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 160,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear lower inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outriggers x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 155,525 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 155,510 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 155,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 149,404 miles

offside rear sill and wheel arch corroded

rear and front chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2012 140,647 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 140,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 134,370 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 124,696 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 124,695 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 113,185 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 25 Jun 2009 113,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Jul 2008 104,225 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 88,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 74,559 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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AJ51 EYG 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 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 AJ51 EYG, 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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AJ51 EYG is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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