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AJ51 LVR

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,465 mi
Last recorded118,465 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 LVR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 118,465 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded behind fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside side load door damaged but secure

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rails inward of rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brakes noisy on test

Fail 27 Jul 2026 118,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded behind fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside side load door damaged but secure

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rails inward of rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brakes noisy on test

Pass 25 Jul 2025 114,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side load door damaged but secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight pulse with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rails inward of rear wheels corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brakes noisy on roller test

Fail 25 Jul 2025 114,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side load door damaged but secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight pulse with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rails inward of rear wheels corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear brakes noisy on roller test

Pass 2 Aug 2024 111,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge damage outer sidewall [ cord not exposed ] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge not repairable if punctured

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge nearing wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rails inside of rear wheels corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

damage n/s side load door and quarter panel

rear brakes noisy on brake test

Pass 4 Aug 2023 106,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly slower application [ noisy ]

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind both rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 106,718 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly slower application [ noisy ]

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind both rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 96,641 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 95,278 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 95,026 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 93,972 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,776 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,122 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 92,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,269 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,690 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,942 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,518 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 87,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,982 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,651 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,397 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 71,637 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 LVR is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LVR, 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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What year was AJ51 LVR registered?

AJ51 LVR is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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The MOT history for AJ51 LVR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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