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AJ51 VDD

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,164 mi
Last recorded95,164 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,164 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 95,164 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 90,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 90,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 84,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,044 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front body corner has slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2019 80,044 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front body corner has slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2018 77,244 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 77,244 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,012 miles

Brake pedal anti rubber wearing

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Various body damage

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 73,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti rubber wearing

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Various body damage

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 69,142 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,880 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,546 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,217 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,216 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,029 miles

Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011 49,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,202 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2010 45,202 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,516 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,877 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,890 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 33,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,131 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 29,197 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 29,197 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 VDD is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VDD, 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 VDD is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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