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AJ51 FTC

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,102 mi
Last recorded168,102 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 168,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL RUSTY AND HOLED (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL RUSTY AND HOLED (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL AND CHASSIS RUST AND HOLED (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL RUSTY AND HOLED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER AND OUTER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WITH SIDELIGHT (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL RUSTY AND HOLED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER BACK PANEL RUSTY AND HOLED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORTAED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

OIL LEAK AROUND GEARBOX

Offside Front WING CORRODED ON OUTSIDE

SPARE WHEEL MISSING FROM CARRIER

Fail 29 Nov 2017 168,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 163,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak possible water pump?? ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 163,339 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering brake load valve attachment point. (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak possible water pump?? ()

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 154,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all underside of vehicle has slight corosion

offside front outer sill is corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 142,342 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 142,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 128,847 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 118,624 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Brake pipes all around corroded

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 118,624 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front tyres close to limit

Brake pipes all around corroded

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 105,729 miles

Advanced corrosion to offside and nearside front and rear metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2010 93,572 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,152 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,526 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,871 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,417 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 FTC is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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