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AJ51 ZDT

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

37,545 mi
Last recorded37,545 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 37,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 36,910 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 36,509 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 36,509 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 35,881 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 34,935 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 34,935 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2020 34,156 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 34,156 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 33,751 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 32,103 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 32,103 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 30,398 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,442 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,643 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 26,642 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,833 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 22,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 22,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 20,211 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 20,211 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 18,936 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 17,855 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 17,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 15,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 15,929 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 14,243 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,243 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 12,310 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 10,216 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 8,009 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 ZDT is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

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

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The MOT history for AJ51 ZDT shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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