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AO51 VSL

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,016 mi
Last recorded106,016 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VSL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 106,016 miles

brake pipes rusty

underside corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 105,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

rear brake pipe rusty

underside corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 102,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes rusty

suspension rusty

underside rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,979 miles

both sills rusty

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

front tyres worn on edges

ns mirror damaged

nsf lower arm rearmost bush weak

Fail 22 Aug 2022 97,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both sills rusty

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

front tyres worn on edges

ns mirror damaged

nsf lower arm rearmost bush weak

Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,385 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,590 miles

rear wheel arches rusty

underside rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,556 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 86,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,879 miles

Near-side mirror glass cracked

Near-side rear brake - slow to rise

Rear No. plate delaminating -

seat belt stalk row 2 & 3, reversed

Fail 15 Aug 2017 85,879 miles

Near-side mirror glass cracked

Near-side rear brake - slow to rise

Offside Headlamp aim too high - (1.8)

Rear No. plate delaminating -

seat belt stalk row 2 & 3, reversed

Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,663 miles

front plate marked

Fail 28 Jul 2016 85,663 miles

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

front plate marked

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,428 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,816 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,368 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,951 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,250 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 72,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,160 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2008 69,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2007 64,240 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,240 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,233 miles

front disc worn

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 VSL is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

AO51 VSL is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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