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AO51 NKN

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,177 mi
Last recorded201,177 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 201,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2019 187,853 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 187,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 187,708 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 183,325 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 178,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 173,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear chassis in various places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 166,970 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 160,689 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 153,214 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 143,920 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 135,530 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 126,467 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 116,201 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 105,677 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 94,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 82,199 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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AO51 NKN 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 88.9%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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