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AO51 VHW

2001 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,661 mi
Last recorded151,661 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VHW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 151,661 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 144,877 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Jul 2014 138,502 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 131,157 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 122,754 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 122,748 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 115,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 108,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 99,547 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 99,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 90,819 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 80,678 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 80,678 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,980 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 VHW is a 2001 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VHW, 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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What year was AO51 VHW registered?

AO51 VHW is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is AO51 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 VHW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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