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AV51 UTP

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,146 mi
Last recorded150,146 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 150,146 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 148,676 miles

Nearside Front Wheelarch corroded, no sharp edges present

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheelarch corroded, no sharp edges present

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 148,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Chassis Rail at Load Sensing Valve (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Wheelarch corroded

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheelarch corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 144,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 139,536 miles

Coolant leak pipe on oil cooler

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near load valve (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 136,250 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 133,404 miles

Front Possible slight fuel leak from around injector pump area

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Chassis heavily corroded near brake load valve mounting

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

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

Offside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre of door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 131,559 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 131,559 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 121,531 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 121,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 111,587 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 109,997 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 103,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 103,858 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,359 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

offside rear tyre worn low & unevenly on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2012 95,359 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

offside rear tyre worn low & unevenly on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 84,862 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear chassis has light corrosion around rear brake load valve mounting

Fail 25 Oct 2011 84,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear chassis has light corrosion around rear brake load valve mounting

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,431 miles

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 27 Oct 2009 70,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,134 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 51,808 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,853 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 32,960 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 32,957 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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 UTP is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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