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AJ51 FJA

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,827 mi
Last recorded161,827 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 161,827 miles

both inner sills rusty

both inner steps rusty

both outer sills rusty

brake pipes rusty

chassis rails rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2023 151,942 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

heavily undersealed + patched

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Sep 2022 140,240 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

both sills rusty

brake pipes rusty

os mirror damaged

osf tyre worn on edge

underneath heavily patched

Pass 31 Aug 2021 137,666 miles

both outer sills rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

under body very rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2021 137,653 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

under body very rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2020 132,310 miles

Heavy corrosion throughout vehicle

Wipers poor

Fail 3 Sep 2020 132,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion throughout vehicle

Wipers poor

Pass 12 Aug 2019 128,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle freshly under-sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2018 123,666 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

advancing corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2018 123,666 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advancing corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,936 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 114,920 miles

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill near front and rear spring eye mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Electrical wiring insecure near clutch padal (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 109,730 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 109,722 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 104,841 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

chassis rails corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2013 104,835 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside & offside rear chassis corroded

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated

nearside door mirror damaged

offside wiper blade badly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2012 100,358 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2012 100,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 88,427 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,281 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,733 miles

offside front lowere arm rear bush starting to lift

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,234 miles

off side front lower arm rear bush starting to lift

Pass 4 Oct 2005 34,872 miles

near side front wing mirrow craket but not affecting view

off side front lower arm rear bush starting to lift

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 FJA is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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