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AJ51 VBL

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

282,212 mi
Last recorded282,212 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 282,212 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 282,212 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 273,953 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2020 273,853 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2018 263,333 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes have grease on them

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 249,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 220,826 miles

brake pipes corroded, front brake pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2015 212,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 200,764 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 200,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 172,720 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 173,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 173,717 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 173,717 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 156,081 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 156,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 136,555 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 136,555 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 127,738 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 127,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 111,323 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 94,740 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 70,884 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 70,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 VBL is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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