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AJ51 FCN

2001 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,427 mi
Last recorded166,427 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 166,427 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

offside outer sill corroded (not structural)

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 158,966 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 158,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracks in windscreen not affecting drivers view

power steering pipes damp no visable leaks

Fail 13 Nov 2014 158,637 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracks in windscreen not affecting drivers view

power steering pipes damp no visable leaks

Pass 15 Nov 2013 146,030 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 145,960 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2012 134,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 116,843 miles

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

Underbody detiorating due to corrosion

Windscreen has damadge outside of drivers view

Fail 26 Oct 2011 116,840 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Underbody detiorating due to corrosion

Windscreen has damadge outside of drivers view

Pass 4 Oct 2010 113,796 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 162,420 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 162,306 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front streeing arm has slight play in it

Pass 30 Aug 2008 147,801 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 147,801 miles

n/s front door outer handle stiff

Fail 12 Sep 2007 136,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 136,186 miles

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

Nearside 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 Sep 2006 104,110 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 104,110 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 77,934 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 FCN is a 2001 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ51 FCN, 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 FCN is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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