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AK51 ZWD

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,523 mi
Last recorded166,523 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 166,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 142,998 miles

Stonechip windscreen Rear tyres worn

Pass 26 Sep 2015 147,858 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded near duel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner sill rusty

Nearside Front outer sill rusty

Nearside Rear inner sill rusty

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside Front inner sill rusty

Offside Front outer sill rusty

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

Rear chassis rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 147,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded near duel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner sill rusty

Nearside Front outer sill rusty

Nearside Rear inner sill rusty

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside Front inner sill rusty

Offside Front outer sill rusty

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

Rear chassis rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 134,203 miles

front discs worn

horn poor

Pass 25 Sep 2013 120,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 120,970 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,082 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,375 miles

number plate lights dim

Fail 25 Sep 2009 50,375 miles

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

number plate lights dim

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,738 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber edge wearing off

Fail 19 Sep 2008 40,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pedal rubber edge wearing off

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,273 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 35,273 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,997 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 30,997 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZWD is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK51 ZWD, 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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AK51 ZWD is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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