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AO51 XKT

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,518 mi
Last recorded173,518 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 173,518 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 170,624 miles

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f door step corroded.

Fail 10 Jul 2018 170,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer out riggers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear floor to wheel boxes. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f door step corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 167,169 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 167,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 164,073 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 160,863 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 158,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust boxes heavily corroded?

n/s front metal brake pipe corroded?

n/s front step corroded & holed?

n/s rear bump stop missing/

n/s rear inner sill section corrode & holed?

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded?

Fail 10 Jul 2014 158,105 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust boxes heavily corroded?

n/s front metal brake pipe corroded?

n/s front step corroded & holed?

n/s rear bump stop missing/

n/s rear inner sill section corrode & holed?

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded?

Pass 1 Jul 2013 155,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 152,459 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 152,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 148,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust very rusty

front discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 145,768 miles

centre box

front discs

Pass 1 Sep 2009 137,855 miles

injection pump damp

Pass 8 Sep 2008 125,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 125,669 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 115,436 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 105,862 miles

high handbrake travel reserve travel left

Pass 13 Sep 2005 84,006 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 84,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 XKT is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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