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AK51 ZVH

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,086 mi
Last recorded118,086 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 ZVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 118,086 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated lift in prop shaft 2nd centre bearing rubber advise attention (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance advise attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also handbrake effort advise attention (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet key lock worn/hard to operate advise attention

Fail 12 Sep 2022 118,071 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated lift in prop shaft 2nd centre bearing rubber advise attention (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance advise attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also handbrake effort advise attention (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet key lock worn/hard to operate advise attention

Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,164 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 99,092 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 99,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2017 98,202 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 98,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 98,085 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 98,085 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2008 88,158 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 87,836 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2007 74,280 miles

Both front doors fitted with slam locks, unable to open from outside.

Fail 21 Apr 2007 73,388 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front doors fitted with slam locks, unable to open from outside.

Fail 24 Mar 2007 72,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

auto gearbox light on

service light on

Pass 12 Nov 2005 53,466 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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AK51 ZVH is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

AK51 ZVH is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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