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AK51 SOJ

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,759 mi
Last recorded89,759 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 SOJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,759 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 77,101 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outter skin starting to break up.

N/S/R sill area corrodid and holed. Position is non structural.

O/S and N/S rear chassis rails near rebound rubbers corodid on secondary skin sections.

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 77,101 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outter skin starting to break up.

N/S/R sill area corrodid and holed. Position is non structural.

O/S and N/S rear chassis rails near rebound rubbers corodid on secondary skin sections.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,858 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 60,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,521 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 54,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,195 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 46,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,783 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,824 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 38,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,457 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 37,586 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 37,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK51 SOJ is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK51 SOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 SOJ registered?

AK51 SOJ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is AK51 SOJ safe to buy?

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