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AJ51 FVL

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,079 mi
Last recorded170,079 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 170,079 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 165,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 159,469 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring assist (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear spring heavy corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring assist (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear spring heavy corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 153,552 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 153,517 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 146,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Fail 9 Oct 2014 146,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

n/s step under side corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 146,526 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 143,278 miles

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

the vehicle underside and front inner wing panels are well rusted and should be kept in check.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 143,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

the vehicle underside and front inner wing panels are well rusted and should be kept in check.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 139,670 miles

the vehicle underside is well rusted and should be kept in check

Fail 18 Sep 2012 139,670 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

the vehicle underside is well rusted and should be kept in check

Pass 14 Sep 2011 135,994 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 135,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 132,575 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 128,927 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 125,689 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 120,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 118,044 miles

ref previous advisorys 431252166220

Fail 19 Sep 2006 118,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front & rear number plates slightly disfigured †damage to o/s mirror †dents/scratchyes/corrosion to various body pannels

front brake pads worn low †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †park brake travel high †park brake warning light in-op †both front brake disc inner faces heavely corroded †wipers smearing slightly

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 FVL is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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