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AV51 PYJ

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,129 mi
Last recorded173,129 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 PYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 173,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion and repairs to front chassis

corrosion and repairs to front inner wings

corrosion and repairs to inner lower sills

corrosion and repairs to rear chassis

offside centre chassis corroded and fractured

Fail 22 Aug 2016 173,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion and repairs to front chassis

corrosion and repairs to front inner wings

corrosion and repairs to inner lower sills

corrosion and repairs to rear chassis

offside centre chassis corroded and fractured

Pass 15 Sep 2015 166,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear CHASSIS RAIL HEAVILY CORRODED/DELAMINATED.

Rear CHASSIS CORRODING.

STRONGLY ADVISE ;ALL WELDING REPAIRS TO PANELS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 166,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL REPAIR PANEL NOT WELDED/ATACHED ALONG THE ENTIRE TOP EDGE. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired WHEEL ARCH TO FLOOR PAN NOT A CONTINUOSE WELD (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER DOOR STEP PANEL. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear CHASSIS RAIL HEAVILY CORRODED/DELAMINATED.

Rear CHASSIS CORRODING.

STRONGLY ADVISE ;ALL WELDING REPAIRS TO PANELS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 165,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

compensator mounting area heavily corroded

nearside inner sills corroded

nearside outer sills corroded

offside inner sills corroded

offside outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 154,260 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 154,156 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 144,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front track rod end has play

offside front cv gaitor has small hole

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2013 144,796 miles

nearside front track rod end has play

offside front cv gaitor has small hole

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2012 133,772 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 Jul 2012 133,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs corroded and worn

front wiper blades split

Pass 15 Dec 2010 115,225 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 115,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 104,031 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front chassis legs slight corrosion

both sills corroded and damaged

nearside track rod and track rod end slight play

Fail 12 Dec 2009 104,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front chassis legs slight corrosion

both sills corroded and damaged

nearside track rod and track rod end slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2008 98,910 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate fading

outer sill corroded

rear cross panel corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 98,910 miles

front number plate fading

outer sill corroded

rear cross panel corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2007 91,610 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 91,610 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 88,202 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 88,202 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 84,459 miles

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

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

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 PYJ is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AV51 PYJ, 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 PYJ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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