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AJ51 VXV

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,437 mi
Last recorded152,437 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 152,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 142,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2014 133,765 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 31 Mar 2014 133,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 127,262 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 127,262 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 114,710 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 114,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,206 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 96,205 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 71,258 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,910 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 42,570 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 29,233 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 VXV is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VXV, 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 VXV is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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