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AR51 EEY

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

211,216 mi
Last recorded211,216 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 211,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery light on during test

corrosion to exhaust

fuel pipes under vehicle slightly insecure

n/s/f brake pipe has been cleaned and greased not replaced

various welding repairs to vehicle and heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2020 211,209 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery light on during test

corrosion to exhaust

fuel pipes under vehicle slightly insecure

n/s/f brake pipe has been cleaned and greased not replaced

various welding repairs to vehicle and heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Jun 2020 211,174 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested oil light on when hot (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mountings front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides above bumpstop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring front mountings by outer sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to outer sills

drivers seat slightly insecure

fuel pipes under vehicle slightly insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2020 211,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pipe rusty

outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 205,421 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Offside Front bottom ball joint slight play

inner sills corroding

rear outer wheel archs corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 194,658 miles

General condition and mileage represents age of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed passengers (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear sill and nearside rear jacking point repaired

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion drivers foot step (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 184,089 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 173,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 173,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 162,962 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2013 150,764 miles

wear front disc

Pass 7 Dec 2011 141,213 miles

advanced rust to offside rear wheel arch

offside front seat loose

Fail 6 Dec 2011 141,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

advanced rust to offside rear wheel arch

offside front seat loose

Pass 6 Dec 2010 128,841 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 117,124 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 104,292 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 94,252 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,144 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 62,672 miles

slight movement both bottom ball joints

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 EEY is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EEY, 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 EEY is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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