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AJ51 FVD

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,117 mi
Last recorded54,117 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 54,117 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 54,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch both side of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch both side of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer and inner near step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 52,761 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 52,761 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 52,183 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 50,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 49,116 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 46,556 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 44,159 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,571 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,941 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,345 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 29,566 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam o/s& n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 29,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,099 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,768 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,298 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,109 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 20,874 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 20,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,348 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,250 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 10,127 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 FVD is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

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

Is AJ51 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 FVD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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