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AJ51 FHN

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,143 mi
Last recorded151,143 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 151,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 146,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wings and offside rear lower corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 143,675 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wing to chassis both side and off side rear corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both door sills rusted

Pass 29 May 2018 142,567 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both inner front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 145,543 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both inner front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 141,775 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under arch heavily. but not in prescibed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 141,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above axel x3 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis near engine mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under arch heavily. but not in prescibed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 139,971 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive load valve mount (3.1.9)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion platted (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 139,967 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at front (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive load valve mount (3.1.9)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion platted (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 137,817 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 137,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 135,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 133,073 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 133,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 129,726 miles

exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes starting to corrod

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

bump stops missing on rear

corrosion to rear arches

slight corrosion all over vehicle nothing excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2011 122,802 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 122,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 113,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 107,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 101,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 95,232 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 89,374 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 FHN is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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