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AO51 NHL

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,599 mi
Last recorded217,599 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 217,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2019 217,588 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2018 210,153 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch and sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake lever has slight travel

Fail 25 Jun 2018 210,152 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch and sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake lever has slight travel

Pass 13 Jun 2017 189,430 miles

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 189,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 172,986 miles

chassis rails corroding by bump stop nearside

Pass 16 Sep 2015 169,071 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded - Not in prescribed area

Pass 26 Jun 2014 165,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 160,392 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 153,129 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 141,606 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 130,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 130,133 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 119,858 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 107,858 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 91,810 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 78,733 miles

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

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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AO51 NHL 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 77.8%.

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 AO51 NHL, 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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AO51 NHL is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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