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AJ51 FMO

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,528 mi
Last recorded143,528 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 143,528 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 143,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 138,352 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 133,021 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 129,936 miles

All underside very rusty

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

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

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

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

o/s headlight has moisture in in but has good image pattern

Fail 24 Sep 2014 129,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

All underside very rusty

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

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

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

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

o/s headlight has moisture in in but has good image pattern

Pass 1 Oct 2013 126,621 miles

Water leak around thermostat housing area

n/s/r chassis 1st skin corroded but wont hole

n/s/r spring hanger 1st skin corroded of chassis but wont hole

o/s outer sill rusty but wont hole

Fail 11 Sep 2013 126,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Water leak thermostat housing

n/s/r chassis next to brake compensator corroded but wont hole

o/s outer sill rusty but wont hole

Pass 18 Sep 2012 120,860 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin rusty but not blowing

Fail 10 Sep 2012 120,860 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Centre exhaust outer skin rusty but not blowing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 116,369 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 116,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 111,650 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded but not blowing

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to unbond but not resulting in excessive play

Fail 17 Sep 2010 111,650 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin corroded but not blowing

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to unbond but not resulting in excessive play

Pass 22 Sep 2009 99,917 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,840 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 85,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 72,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,158 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 61,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 47,325 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 FMO is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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