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AV51 OVH

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

173,714 mi
Last recorded173,714 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 OVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 173,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reserve travel on park brake slightly high

Fail 30 Jan 2025 173,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail not welded along top of patch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reserve travel on park brake slightly high

Pass 16 Jan 2024 169,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 166,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 164,457 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 162,527 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 158,550 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 154,743 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 152,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 142,294 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 129,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 119,937 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 115,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 111,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 105,204 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 101,609 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 97,926 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 92,514 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 86,156 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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AV51 OVH is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AV51 OVH, 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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AV51 OVH is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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