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AJ51 VYA

2001 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,213 mi
Last recorded170,213 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 170,213 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 170,213 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 162,380 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 153,415 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 140,935 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 140,935 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 127,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness and are corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 120,858 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 120,858 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 104,801 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 87,099 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 75,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,100 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 VYA is a 2001 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

AJ51 VYA is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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