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AJ51 LXA

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

293,827 mi
Last recorded293,827 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 293,827 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s sill skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

presented as a camping RV

Pass 9 Oct 2017 289,012 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill has a small hole, not structural (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 288,728 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill has a small hole, not structural (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 283,469 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front lower step/ sill corroded and holed outside of 30 cms ?

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear chassis corroded inner and outer offside /nearside

Nearside mid section of sill corroded and holed non strutual

Offside Rear inner sill corroded and holed considered non strutual

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounts offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 283,304 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x two areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front lower step/ sill corroded and holed outside of 30 cms ?

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear chassis corroded inner and outer offside /nearside

Nearside mid section of sill corroded and holed non strutual

Offside Rear inner sill corroded and holed considered non strutual

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounts offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 277,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front disc brakes are in poor condition

nearside front wing holed

nearside lower step / sill corroded and holed outside of 30 cms

nearside sill corroded and holed

offside front inner wing panel corroded and holed

offside rear sill damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2015 277,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front disc brakes are in poor condition

nearside front wing holed

nearside lower step / sill corroded and holed outside of 30 cms

nearside sill corroded and holed

offside front inner wing panel corroded and holed

offside rear sill damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2014 272,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 272,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 266,937 miles

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

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

nearside sill corroded to excess

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear wheel bearing have end float

Pass 16 Jun 2012 258,991 miles

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

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

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

corrosion n/s/f sill inner

exhaust silencer deteriating

Pass 4 May 2011 242,110 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front disc brakes corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s sill corroded

some rear axel end float both sides

Pass 22 Jan 2010 224,367 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn uneven ???????

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 15 Jan 2010 224,367 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn uneven ???????

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 16 Oct 2008 211,893 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 201,217 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 139,532 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 139,532 miles

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

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 LXA is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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