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AJ51 VFH

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,407 mi
Last recorded155,407 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 155,407 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 155,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 146,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HANDBRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear steps very rusty /holed

Fail 7 Jun 2021 146,461 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to load sense x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear steps very rusty /holed

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HANDBRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 142,996 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 138,400 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 134,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 129,673 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 123,778 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 117,428 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 103,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 101,044 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 97,389 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,463 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 May 2010 82,706 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,935 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 67,970 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,946 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 62,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,192 miles

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

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

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 VFH is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VFH, 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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What year was AJ51 VFH registered?

AJ51 VFH is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AJ51 VFH safe to buy?

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