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AJ51 FRL

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,730 mi
Last recorded120,730 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FRL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 120,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe over axel corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2026 120,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength driver step holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe over axel corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2025 116,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all van (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 115,047 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 111,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe coated in black grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe coated in black grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 111,930 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe coated in black grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe coated in black grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 106,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 102,559 miles

brake pipes have protective coating

Fail 24 Oct 2018 102,559 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

brake pipes have protective coating

Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,417 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 99,417 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,730 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,378 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 90,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,113 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,518 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,279 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 78,279 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,433 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 50,234 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,371 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 39,361 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 32,892 miles

front wishbone rear bush bonding failing

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 FRL is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue 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 FRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 FRL registered?

AJ51 FRL is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AJ51 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 FRL shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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