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AJ51 FGC

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,756 mi
Last recorded125,756 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FGC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 125,756 miles

Both front inner wings corroded not in prescribed area.

Both front wings corroded.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally poor condition. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 121,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion Generally (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

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

Windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of the road.

Fail 2 Mar 2018 121,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Generally (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

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

Windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of the road.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 111,461 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion.

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 111,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 101,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,209 miles

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

corrosion to both outer/inner sills + arches

under body poor condition in places

Fail 22 Jan 2015 95,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to both outer/inner sills + arches

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded / holed

under body poor condition in places

Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

corrosion throughout underbody

Pass 26 Jan 2013 82,381 miles

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

o/s/f inner rack end slight play

outer side walls of tyres slight perished

Fail 16 Jan 2013 82,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres slightly perished on side walls

auxillary belts deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,756 miles

corrosion in offside and nearside front door steps and wheel arches

Fail 18 Jan 2011 70,756 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion in offside and nearside front door steps and wheel arches

Fail 21 Jan 2010 64,099 miles

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

corrosion in front wheel arches

Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,999 miles

corrosion in front wheel arches

Pass 12 Jan 2009 59,691 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 59,691 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,718 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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AJ51 FGC is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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