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AJ51 FKM

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,537 mi
Last recorded175,537 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 175,537 miles

mirror back missing offside front

nearside mirror glass broken slightly

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded slightly

offside front mirror glass broken slightly

offside front outer door sill has corrosion to x/s

offside front outer wheel arch corroded slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

side loading door outer sill has corrosion to x/s

Fail 21 Jan 2015 175,532 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

mirror back missing offside front

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded slightly

offside front mirror glass broken slightly

offside front outer door sill has corrosion to x/s

offside front outer wheel arch corroded slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

side loading door outer sill has corrosion to x/s

Pass 17 Jan 2014 171,608 miles

2 x mirror glass damaged slightly

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

centre box exhaust deterioated

side loading door centre roller seized

Fail 15 Jan 2014 171,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2 x mirror glass damaged slightly

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

centre box exhaust deterioated

side loading door centre roller seized

Pass 17 Jan 2013 167,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 167,006 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 161,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, 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)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2012 161,103 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, 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)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2011 154,158 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2011 153,954 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2010 137,264 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 118,686 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 101,174 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 84,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 67,702 miles

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

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 FKM is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FKM, 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 FKM is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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