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AJ51 FDY

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

228,496 mi
Last recorded228,496 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 228,496 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 226,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 223,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 220,437 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch and brake antislip rubbers worn

rear bump stops missing

underbody corrosion and repairs

Fail 23 Jan 2015 220,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 214,120 miles

BOTH OUTER AND INNER SILLS CORRODED

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

LONG HANBRAKE TRAVEL

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

NEARSIDE OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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

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

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

SPEEDO OSCILLATING

Fail 3 Jan 2014 214,120 miles

BOTH OUTER AND INNER SILLS CORRODED

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

LONG HANBRAKE TRAVEL

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

NEARSIDE OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SPEEDO OSCILLATING

Pass 8 Jan 2013 203,883 miles

BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED AND NEARSIDE LOWER DOOR OPENING CORRODED - ADVISE WELD SOON

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED

Fail 8 Jan 2013 203,883 miles

BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED AND NEARSIDE LOWER DOOR OPENING CORRODED - ADVISE WELD SOON

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED

Pass 21 Jan 2012 194,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake pads low

Pass 16 Jan 2011 184,705 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 177,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 177,212 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 163,595 miles

BODY DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE OF VEHICLE -WHICH NEEDS REPAIRING SOON !

HAZARD SWITCH STICKY

HORN MUFFLED

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

NEARSIDE REAR NUMBERPLATE LIGHT DIM

Pass 9 Jan 2008 149,216 miles

tested wet parking brake travel

Pass 18 Jan 2007 133,466 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 133,466 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside 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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AJ51 FDY 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 70.6%.

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 FDY, 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 FDY is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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