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AK51 SPX

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,642 mi
Last recorded186,642 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 186,642 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to all prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jan 2014 180,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to all prescribed areas

Pass 4 Dec 2012 164,922 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 151,382 miles

front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 151,381 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 137,337 miles

bodywork has surface rust in places

ext. system getting rusty in places

front subframe mounting bushes starting to wear

general wear on front discs

o/s/f seat covering wearing

oversized tax disc holder used

pedal rubbers wearing

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of van has surface rust in places

Fail 11 Aug 2010 137,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

bodywork has surface rust in places

ext. system getting rusty in places

front subframe mounting bushes starting to wear

general wear on front discs

o/s/f seat covering wearing

oversized tax disc holder used

pedal rubbers wearing

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of van has surface rust in places

Fail 2 Feb 2009 122,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 122,129 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 111,660 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 98,860 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 78,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 78,079 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SPX is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK51 SPX, 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 AK51 SPX registered?

AK51 SPX is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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