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AJ51 LCA

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

160,578 mi
Last recorded160,578 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2019 160,578 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner wing holed within 30cm of mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area in front of rear spring front mounting is holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis area is holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step area is hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing badly deteriorated (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body is holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis is bulging (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both door mirrors have movement

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake imbalance of 23%

Offside Front bumper corner is insecure

Offside Front rear suspension arm bush in poor condition

Rear Bump stops are missing

Rear chassis and surrounding areas are in poor condition

Rear slight brake binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has two large cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 156,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 156,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill mount to floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 151,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (inner wheel arch) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (spring front mounting point) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (sill in door shut) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (sill corroded outside of prescribed areas) (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (near shock mounting point) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 151,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring front mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded outside of prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill in door shut (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near shock mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 151,111 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near rear brake hoses. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch, near strut top mounting point. (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front spring mounting point. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded but not structural. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill in door shut. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Near shock mounting point. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 145,629 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 145,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 139,990 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 135,300 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 135,300 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 130,231 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 130,231 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 117,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 117,326 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 108,446 miles

front discs are corroded and slightly pitted

Fail 14 Jan 2011 108,446 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front discs are corroded and slightly pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 92,683 miles

offside wiper slightly worn

Fail 2 Feb 2010 92,683 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper slightly worn

Pass 29 Jan 2009 84,554 miles

headlight aim correct at time of test but observed to be on number 3 setting

Fail 28 Jan 2009 84,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlight aim correct at time of test but observed to be on number 3 setting

Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,464 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 64,825 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,761 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 53,761 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 LCA is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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