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AJ51 LZS

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,452 mi
Last recorded162,452 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 LZS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 162,452 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 162,121 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 161,735 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 161,161 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 160,214 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill and chassis and wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 160,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced footstep excessively corroded, chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch area, chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch area

Damage to windscreen, nearside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 159,259 miles

front exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 27 Aug 2019 159,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/floor pan within shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2018 154,114 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 151,254 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight interaction on rear lights

Stone chip in windscreen

n/s/f foglight cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2017 151,092 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to rear chassis

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight interaction on rear lights

Stone chip in windscreen

n/s/f foglight cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2016 150,309 miles

Corrosion to n/s sill

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2015 146,250 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 140,462 miles

corrosion to assorted brake pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2013 135,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 129,437 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 125,405 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 125,405 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 120,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 116,898 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 116,898 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 212,709 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 204,537 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 204,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both bonnet hinges stiff/siezed to operate??

near side front tyre treads ,small flat spot ????

off side front tyre treads edges slightly worn,close too limits

Pass 12 Dec 2005 178,135 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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 LZS is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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