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AJ51 FYA

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,408 mi
Last recorded143,408 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 143,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

general under side corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 133,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion has been welded and undersealed

front wings slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 122,565 miles

front cab steps rusty

outer sills rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2019 122,557 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cab steps rusty

outer sills rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2019 122,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

alternator belt deteriorated & partially missing

slightly lower effort from nearside parking brake

Pass 27 Dec 2017 109,489 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear wish bone bushes slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,136 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,187 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper insecure on offside front

the welding has only just met requirements

Fail 15 Feb 2016 87,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill in two places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

front bumper insecure on offside front

Fail 5 Nov 2015 87,124 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to b/cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings complete (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to b/cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,596 miles

both sides outer sills corroded but not effecting its strength

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f chassis corroded but not effecting its strength

Fail 6 Oct 2014 97,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both sides outer sills corroded but not effecting its strength

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f chassis corroded but not effecting its strength

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,149 miles

o/s/f chassis and inner wing corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2013 72,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f chassis and inner wing corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,558 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 65,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,169 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 50,266 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,178 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 44,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 39,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,299 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 31,654 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 23,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 23,831 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 FYA is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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