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AJ51 LZG

2001 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

135,606 mi
Last recorded135,606 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 LZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 135,606 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 129,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 215,886 miles

brake pipes are greased

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

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)

general corrosion to the underside and inner sills

Fail 2 Dec 2016 215,882 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

brake pipes are greased

general corrosion to the underside and inner sills

Pass 9 Nov 2015 207,026 miles

brake pipes greased

n/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r floor corroded

n/s/r shock absorber damp

n/s/r tyre perished

small hole in n/s outer sill

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles

Fail 31 Oct 2015 206,987 miles

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

brake pipes greased

n/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r floor corroded

n/s/r shock absorber damp

n/s/r tyre perished

small hole in n/s outer sill

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles

Pass 20 Nov 2014 199,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

brake pipes have been greased

corrosion along sills

Pass 16 Nov 2013 190,093 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 190,093 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 180,210 miles

n/s reverse light inop

Pass 15 Nov 2011 169,205 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 169,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 156,629 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 156,628 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 144,225 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 144,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 130,082 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 130,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2007 113,594 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 113,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 96,820 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 96,725 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 76,956 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 76,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 LZG is a 2001 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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