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AR51 AAV

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,451 mi
Last recorded177,451 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2011 177,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 177,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 170,527 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 143,240 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 143,240 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 115,029 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 115,029 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 101,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 85,556 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 84,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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 AAV is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AR51 AAV, 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 AAV registered?

AR51 AAV is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is AR51 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 AAV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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