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AJ51 VFR

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,264 mi
Last recorded151,264 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 151,264 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 146,815 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 146,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 142,323 miles

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

rearmost U/J has slight play in it

Pass 28 Jan 2014 138,498 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 138,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 129,919 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 129,919 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,743 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 119,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 112,280 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 111,440 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 101,656 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 79,683 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 VFR is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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