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AJ51 GBU

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,826 mi
Last recorded159,826 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 159,826 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 148,347 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 143,250 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 143,250 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 142,760 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 131,202 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 117,397 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 117,397 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,621 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,833 miles

Hub caps fitted to rear wheels, unable to check wheel nuts.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Silencer deteriorated, outer skin corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 104,831 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hub caps fitted to rear wheels, unable to check wheel nuts.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Silencer deteriorated, outer skin corroded.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,817 miles

Heavy corrosion around brake weight compensator

Metal object offside rear tyre

Nearside outer sill corroded

Nearside rear wheel trim missing & plastic trims fitted

No spare wheel

Offside front tyre worn bald inner edge

Offside rear front spring mount corroded

Oil service light on dash

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2011 96,817 miles

Heavy corrosion around brake weight compensator

Metal object offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Nearside rear wheel trim missing & plastic trims fitted

No spare wheel

Offside front tyre worn bald inner edge

Offside rear front spring mount corroded

Oil service light on dash

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2011 96,806 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Heavy corrosion around brake weight compensator

Metal object offside rear tyre

Nearside outer sill corroded

Nearside rear wheel trim missing & plastic trims fitted

No spare wheel

Offside front tyre worn bald inner edge

Offside rear front spring mount corroded

Oil service light on dash

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 79,547 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 68,104 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,159 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,771 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 GBU is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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