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AJ51 FRU

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,251 mi
Last recorded138,251 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 FRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2019 138,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,596 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 126,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure subframe rivet broken (6.2.A.1)

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

Central exhaust deteriorated

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded by steering rack (2.3.2)

Front fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill excessively corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers step area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint feed to pump (2.3.3b)

Rear valance excessively corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,144 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside sill corroded

general corrosion underneath

Fail 18 Jul 2016 118,884 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside sill corroded

general corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Jul 2015 115,868 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs deteriorated inside edges

general corrosion underneath

rear cross member corroded and holed

Fail 22 Jul 2015 115,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs deteriorated inside edges

general corrosion underneath

rear cross member corroded and holed

Pass 22 Jul 2014 111,945 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake discs corroded inside edges

general corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Jul 2013 104,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

drivers step corroded

front brake discs excessively corroded

slight judder front brakes

Pass 20 Jul 2012 100,017 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion under drivers step

front brake discs corroded inside edges

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 18 Jul 2012 100,017 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion under drivers step

front brake discs corroded inside edges

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 96,336 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

power steering pipe corroded

reversing lights not working

Pass 22 Jun 2010 93,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front dics corroded

rear mudflaps insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2010 93,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front dics corroded

rear mudflaps insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2009 90,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2008 87,299 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

offside front power steering pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 87,299 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front power steering pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 85,681 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 83,490 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 FRU is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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