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AV51 WNP

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

225,740 mi
Last recorded225,740 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 225,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 225,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 212,719 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2019 212,718 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2018 200,922 miles

corrosion to brake pipes heavy front and rears

corrosoion to inner sills and rear panels heavy

dampness to drive shaft gaiters

dampness to fuel tank area no fuel leak found

heavy corrosoion to outer/inner sills and chassis rails more then one place

lower gearbox mounting has been welded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 200,916 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion to brake pipes heavy front and rears

corrosoion to inner sills and rear panels heavy

dampness to drive shaft gaiters

dampness to fuel tank area no fuel leak found

heavy corrosoion to outer/inner sills and chassis rails more then one place

lower gearbox mounting has been welded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 191,603 miles

Nearside rear inner sill and jacking point rusty

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Surface corrosion on both sides rear chassis legs

Pass 25 Jul 2016 187,329 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 174,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 174,290 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 171,730 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 171,730 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2013 165,133 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 165,133 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 155,200 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 155,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 143,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 143,351 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 125,967 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 114,615 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 103,853 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 76,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,486 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 WNP is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WNP, 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 WNP is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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