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AV51 UWS

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

280,090 mi
Last recorded280,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 280,090 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various recent underbody welding repairs all covered using underseal

Fail 28 Jun 2018 280,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 248,767 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2017 248,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2016 221,025 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2015 181,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 180,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 164,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

brake pipes greased

exhaust system in poor condition

foam fire extinguisher fitted

offside door mirror taped up

Pass 21 May 2013 151,473 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Jun 2012 146,318 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 128,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 128,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 112,763 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 100,118 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

spare wheel ins

Fail 16 Jul 2009 100,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

spare wheel ins

Pass 2 Jul 2008 84,980 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2007 78,587 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,143 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 55,419 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 UWS is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UWS, 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 UWS is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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