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AO51 UAG

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,671 mi
Last recorded218,671 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UAG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 218,671 miles

Body has slight corrosion arches outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills inner arches floor pan, all under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

fuel residue from leak off pipes, no leaks present

fuel tank straps corroded, still secure

Pass 3 Mar 2016 208,112 miles

Body has slight corrosion arches, inner arches, floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 208,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door (6.2.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion arches, inner arches, floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 185,325 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 167,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 167,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 150,556 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 150,554 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wing panels corroded and holed.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 136,829 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 136,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 127,249 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 127,245 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 118,278 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 103,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 103,247 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 88,442 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 73,620 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 UAG is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AO51 UAG, 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 UAG is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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