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AR51 AAN

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,047 mi
Last recorded159,047 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AAN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 159,047 miles

bad engine oil leak

general surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 4 Dec 2015 159,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

bad engine oil leak

general surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 17 Nov 2014 146,206 miles

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

high levels of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2014 145,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

general corrosion

nearside rear brake efficiency low

Pass 25 Apr 2013 129,862 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres inner edges worn

offside wiper blade poor

rear crossmember corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 24 Apr 2013 102,985 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres inner edges worn

offside wiper blade poor

rear crossmember corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 24 Apr 2012 116,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 116,706 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 107,034 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 99,518 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 92,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 85,101 miles

Brake pedal non-slip worn on edge.

Rear brakes requir attention.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 85,101 miles

Brake pedal non-slip worn on edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes requir attention.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,455 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 77,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,126 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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AR51 AAN is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AR51 AAN, 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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AR51 AAN is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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