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AJ51 FOV

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,238 mi
Last recorded118,238 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 118,238 miles

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 3 Apr 2014 118,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front tyre treads becoming low

corrosion to both front brake pipes

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

front wiperblades becoming poor

Pass 21 Nov 2012 114,010 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 107,328 miles

corrosion to n/s/r inner wing (not in pescribed area)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 107,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r inner wing (not in pescribed area)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 100,432 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel pump damp with fuel

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2010 100,432 miles

fuel pump damp with fuel

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,272 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 87,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 74,518 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 66,579 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 66,579 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 54,546 miles

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

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 FOV is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FOV, 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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What year was AJ51 FOV registered?

AJ51 FOV is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AJ51 FOV safe to buy?

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