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AJ51 FKY

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,715 mi
Last recorded193,715 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 193,715 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 179,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 179,532 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 171,497 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 167,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 167,723 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 151,813 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front coil springs corroded

general corrosion to chassis and body

Fail 11 Aug 2010 151,813 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front coil springs corroded

general corrosion to chassis and body

Pass 29 Jul 2009 133,361 miles

Offside door mirror cracked but not affecting rear view

Fail 28 Jul 2009 133,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside door mirror cracked but not affecting rear view

Fail 24 Jul 2009 133,348 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 116,085 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 116,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 97,256 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 97,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 81,796 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 81,794 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

general underside corroded

n/s/r tyre split in side wall

rear leaf spring bushes worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2005 58,757 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 FKY is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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