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AJ51 VDP

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

116,634 mi
Last recorded116,634 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 116,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 115,432 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 115,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 113,911 miles

centre exhaust system corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2021 113,065 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear wiper blade split

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 113,063 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear wiper blade split

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 112,320 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 111,638 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 111,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 110,231 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 110,231 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 110,223 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30 cm of top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

drive belt noisy

oil leaks drive belt and rear main area

Pass 18 Oct 2016 104,300 miles

Centre exhaust silencer box outer skin peeling.

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 104,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (rear) bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (rear) bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust silencer box outer skin peeling.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,466 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,595 miles

some rear seat belts twisted

Pass 15 May 2013 86,100 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 86,090 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

some seat belts twisted

Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

bonnet difficult to open/close

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

gearbox oil leak

small cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,061 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 71,047 miles

Nearside Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,073 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 37,417 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,074 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 VDP is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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