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AV51 UTC

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,439 mi
Last recorded100,439 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

near side inner seal has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

off side inner seal has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Fail 29 Aug 2017 100,336 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded at load valve mount (3.3.A.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S body sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,714 miles

slight arch rust

Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,565 miles

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

exhaust center silencer poor condition

o/s/r tyre perished and has a nail in it

Fail 9 Mar 2015 96,565 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust centre silencer in very poor condition

O/S rear tyre shows slight perish cracking

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 94,937 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 86,899 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 79,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 79,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,227 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,750 miles

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

slight leak from fuel pump

Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,121 miles

very slight noise off side front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Dec 2008 60,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

very slight noise off side front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,008 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 UTC is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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