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AJ51 VAO

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,936 mi
Last recorded208,936 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2017 208,936 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded most rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded foot step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded most rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 198,713 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 198,700 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 185,937 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 185,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 176,278 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 176,278 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 171,917 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 171,915 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2010 163,894 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 141,972 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakepipes under vehicle corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2008 126,010 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 112,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 102,037 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 VAO is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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