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AJ51 LUW

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,463 mi
Last recorded89,463 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 89,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,680 miles

corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

engine oil leaks apparent

handbrake travel is abit long

nearside front sill holed by corrosion

nearside front windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

slight imbalance in the rear brakes

wear evident in nearside and offside front inner tie-rods

Fail 21 Jul 2017 67,633 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

bad corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

chassis very thin by brake compensator valve

handbrake quite long

nearside front sill and under sill holed by corrosion

nearside front windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

offside front under sill holed by corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2016 58,572 miles

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

Nearside Front door lower sill corroded.

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rack arm has slight play.

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 58,572 miles

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

Nearside Front door lower sill corroded.

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside rack arm has slight play.

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2015 39,323 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2015 39,317 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2014 33,162 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

minor stonechips front screen

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front brake pad worn very low

Fail 12 May 2014 33,162 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

minor stonechips front screen

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front brake pad worn very low

Pass 24 May 2013 74,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 74,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 74,050 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,050 miles

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

bonnet lock stiff offside front bumper damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2009 74,050 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

bonnet lock stiff offside front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front wiper small split on end

Pass 16 Oct 2007 74,040 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 74,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 69,990 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 69,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LUW is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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