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AR51 AAU

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,023 mi
Last recorded112,023 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 112,023 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 100,556 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 95,789 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,912 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut inside wall

Fail 19 Aug 2009 75,912 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut inside wall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,486 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch area

gerenal corrosion to underneath of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 14 Aug 2008 67,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch area

gerenal corrosion to underneath of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,441 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 59,441 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front lower arm rear bushes detiorating

corrosion nearside outer sill

genral body corrosion

handbrake travel high

light corrosion to chassis and rear cross member

slight damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2006 55,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering rack damp,Nsf track rod end worn.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 55,928 miles

Power steering rack damp,Nsf track rod end 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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AR51 AAU is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AR51 AAU, 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

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What year was AR51 AAU registered?

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

Is AR51 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 AAU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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