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AJ51 YZK

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

123,576 mi
Last recorded123,576 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 YZK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 123,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Back of rear arch corroded just outside of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 123,561 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Both central exhaust mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired by wheel arch and rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Back of rear arch corroded just outside of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 123,477 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 17 Mar 2025 121,261 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 121,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 118,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 118,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 110,385 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 110,382 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 99,192 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 73,498 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 61,091 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,914 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 47,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 46,745 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,602 miles

Vehicle presented with ten passenger seats

Pass 22 Nov 2014 40,184 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 38,739 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 36,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,190 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,043 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 34,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010
Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,344 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,964 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,721 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 25,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,920 miles

N/S/F Seat Belt Webbing,Starting To Fray (Nearest To Door)!

Fail 1 Dec 2006 21,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

N/S/F Seat Belt Webbing,Starting To Fray (Nearest To Door)!

O/S/R and N/S/F Tyres,Outer Side Walls Scuffed (Kerb Damage),Close To Cords!

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 YZK is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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