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AR51 AHV

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

225,491 mi
Last recorded225,491 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 225,491 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 196,753 miles

engine mount worn

Fail 29 Oct 2010 196,753 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

engine mount worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 168,564 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 146,518 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

hand brake cable connecting bar hangs loose when released.

left rear wheel just starting to bind.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 146,295 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

hand brake cable connecting bar hangs loose when released.

left rear wheel just starting to bind.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 129,634 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 129,631 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 100,188 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 77,879 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 AHV is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AHV, 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 AHV is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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