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AV51 UKA

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,306 mi
Last recorded129,306 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,306 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 124,497 miles

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 124,444 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

**STRONG ADVBICE** Front brake discs worn low and in poor condition on inside face

Nearside front upper marker light not working

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,218 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 118,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 114,571 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters perished

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front seatbelt mount presicribed area corroded but not considered to be excessive

Nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall - Various cuts

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front outer sill excessively corroded but not within any prescribed area

Offside front step corroded but not within any prescribed area

Rear propshaft centre bearing bush worn

Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,516 miles

Both door steps are very weak with corrosion.

Both front chassis rails and inner wings weak with corrosion.

Coolant level very low and looks poor condition.

Drivers door B pillar and sill very weak with corrosion.

Floor on both sides weak with corrosion near seat fixings.

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Poor condition with corrosion. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside corner of front bumper insecure.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe under chassis corroded, Borderline pass. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone brake reaction bush perished and splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Several deep cuts in nearside rear outer tyre outer sidewall but no cords visible.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 111,511 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Bolt loose. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both door steps are very weak with corrosion.

Both front chassis rails and inner wings weak with corrosion.

Coolant level very low and looks poor condition.

Drivers door B pillar and sill very weak with corrosion.

Floor on both sides weak with corrosion near seat fixings.

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Poor condition with corrosion. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside corner of front bumper insecure.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe under chassis corroded, Borderline pass. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone brake reaction bush perished and splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Several deep cuts in nearside rear outer tyre outer sidewall but no cords visible.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 109,350 miles

Auxiliary drive belt worn.

Both rear leaf spring Eye bushes and shackle bushes in poor condition.

Cab floors and steps weak with corrosion.

Coolant level low.

Damage to nearside rear outer tyre outer sidewall but no cords visible at this time.

Incorrect Oversize fixings on rear number plate but not obscuring figures.

Offside front inner wheel arch weak with corrosion.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 109,347 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Wishbone rear bush bonding failed. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Auxiliary drive belt worn.

Both rear leaf spring Eye bushes and shackle bushes in poor condition.

Cab floors and steps weak with corrosion.

Coolant level low.

Damage to nearside rear outer tyre outer sidewall but no cords visible at this time.

Incorrect Oversize fixings on rear number plate but not obscuring figures.

Offside front inner wheel arch weak with corrosion.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,897 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD

REAR TIPPER BODY SUPPORT JOINTS ROTTEN OR MISSING-DANGEROUS

TIPPER BODY O/S SUPPORT BEAM EXCESSIVELY CORRODED-DANGEROUS

VARIOUS TIPPER BODY CROSS BEAMS CORRODED

Fail 18 Oct 2016 106,893 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD

REAR TIPPER BODY SUPPORT JOINTS ROTTEN OR MISSING-DANGEROUS

TIPPER BODY O/S SUPPORT BEAM EXCESSIVELY CORRODED-DANGEROUS

VARIOUS TIPPER BODY CROSS BEAMS CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2015 105,016 miles

corrosion chassis and body / fixings

some deterioration bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2014 102,426 miles

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

metal pipes corroding

some corrosion forming underside and chassis on and near prescribed areas

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,015 miles

corrosion forming underside

metal pipes corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,015 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion forming underside

metal pipes corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,203 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

load body corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 94,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

load body corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Propshaft component defective

load body corroded

power steering pipes corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 4 Nov 2010 85,603 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,809 miles

rust forming on and near perscribed area

some bushes starting to wear / crack

Pass 17 Nov 2008 79,378 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 74,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear lower shock mount distorted

Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,570 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 70,570 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 53,875 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 53,875 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Outer 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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AV51 UKA is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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