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AV51 UYU

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,436 mi
Last recorded161,436 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 161,436 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded n/s/f brake lazy both front tyres low tread

various metal brake pipes corroded slight play both bottom ball joints n/s/f wishbone bush worn

various underside corrosion o/s/r sill back holed/corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 161,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded n/s/f brake lazy both front tyres low tread

various metal brake pipes corroded slight play both bottom ball joints n/s/f wishbone bush worn

various underside corrosion o/s/r sill back holed/corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 148,924 miles

exhaust corroded

horn poor

various metal brake pipes corroded

excess body corrosion

various underside corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2014 148,924 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

horn poor

various metal brake pipes corroded

excess body corrosion

various underside corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2013 140,921 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 140,921 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

bonnet release mechanism faulty

Pass 28 Nov 2012 133,785 miles

screen cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2011 126,812 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 23 Nov 2011 126,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 120,779 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 120,779 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 109,109 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 101,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked a cross retaining screw but still secure

offside antirollbar pin bent but secure

Pass 26 Nov 2008 101,300 miles

front number plate cracked a cross retaining screw but still secure

offside antirollbar pin bent but secure

Pass 23 Nov 2007 93,882 miles

n/s wishbone bush worn

Fail 23 Nov 2007 93,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wishbone bush worn

Pass 30 Nov 2006 87,454 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 79,780 miles

rear brakes becoming uneven

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 UYU is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 UYU, 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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What year was AV51 UYU registered?

AV51 UYU is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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