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AR51 AAX

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,500 mi
Last recorded207,500 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 207,500 miles

slight damage on front sills

Pass 1 Jul 2013 191,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 179,803 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 166,382 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 155,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear wheel arches corrosion

nearside front sill step, rear dent

offside front,middle sill step dent

slight oil misting at back off fuel pump housing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 155,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corrosion

nearside front sill step, rear dent

offside front,middle sill step dent

slight oil misting at back off fuel pump housing

Fail 14 Jun 2010 155,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil misting at back off fuel pump housing

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear wheel arches corrosion

nearside front sill step, rear dent

offside front,middle sill step dent

Pass 12 Jun 2009 143,940 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 143,940 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

HOLE IN NEAR SIDE FRONT HEADLAMP

Pass 27 Jun 2008 129,883 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 129,883 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 112,153 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 112,153 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 97,839 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 97,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 AAX is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AAX, 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 AR51 AAX registered?

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

Is AR51 AAX safe to buy?

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