CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO51 VKW

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,270 mi
Last recorded167,270 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2016 167,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill 2x places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Dec 2015 159,116 miles

Centre Mileage counter increases with the engine running while the vehicle is stationary

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Floor pan/chassis very rusty

Front brake pads worn low

Front inner wings rusted

Front windscreen damaged but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Fuel cap flap damaged

Hazard switch becoming faulty

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp aim

Offside outer CV boot leaking grease

Fail 9 Dec 2015 159,099 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear to the flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sills/sills to floor (5.2.6)

Centre Mileage counter increases with the engine running while the vehicle is stationary

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Floor pan/chassis very rusty

Front brake pads worn low

Front inner wings rusted

Front windscreen damaged but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Fuel cap flap damaged

Hazard switch becoming faulty

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp aim

Offside outer CV boot leaking grease

Pass 22 Dec 2014 153,981 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front bumper insecure

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Nearside side door damaged and will not open

Outer sills very rusty

Rear chassis rails rusty

Spare tyre aged and perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Dec 2014 153,977 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front brake pads getting low

Front bumper insecure

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Nearside side door damaged and will not open

Outer sills very rusty

Rear chassis rails rusty

Spare tyre aged and perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Dec 2013 146,442 miles

Clutch pedal rubber incomplete

Front inner wings rusty

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes badly perished

Front road springs very rusty

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Inner and outer sills rusty

Nearside rear metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Nearside seat belt clasp stiff in opperation

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Play in the nearside track rod ball joint and the track rod end ball joint

Rear chassis rails around the road spring mounting points is very rusty

Rear panel very rusty

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Spare tyre badly worn

Speedo needle flickers at idle

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside front tyre badly worn on the inner tread shoulder

Fail 18 Dec 2013 146,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front inner wings rusty

Clutch pedal rubber incomplete

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes badly perished

Front road springs very rusty

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Inner and outer sills rusty

Nearside rear metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Nearside seat belt clasp stiff in opperation

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Play in the nearside track rod ball joint and the track rod end ball joint

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear chassis rails around the road spring mounting points is very rusty

Rear panel very rusty

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Spare tyre badly worn

Speedo needle flickers at idle

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside front tyre badly worn on the inner tread shoulder

Pass 22 Dec 2012 138,413 miles

Both exhaust silencer boxes are blowing slightly

Both front lower suspension arm mounting bushes are perished

Both front metal brake pipes are rusted

Both front road springs rusted

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Brake pipes in the engine bay are degrading

Fuel tank support straps very rusty

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on the inner tread shoulder

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Dec 2012 138,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both exhaust silencer boxes are blowing slightly

Both front lower suspension arm mounting bushes are perished

Both front metal brake pipes are rusted

Both front road springs rusted

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Brake pipes in the engine bay are degrading

Fuel tank support straps very rusty

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on the inner tread shoulder

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Dec 2011 128,568 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 128,566 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 122,837 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 111,545 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 111,429 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre close to wear limit

Pass 20 Jan 2009 100,986 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 92,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 92,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 82,184 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise from n/s front hub bearing?

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO51 VKW 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 55.6%.

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 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 VKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO51 VKW?

You can check the full history of AO51 VKW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO51 VKW registered?

AO51 VKW is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is AO51 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 VKW shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO51 VKW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO51 VKW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.