MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
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?
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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.
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AO51 VKW is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 2001.
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