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AV51 WSY

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,630 mi
Last recorded216,630 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 216,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' at limit at time of test (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting both "B" posts but not yet to excess

corrosion starting both inner sills

o/s/f tyre 3mm

wooden floor fitted in rear

Fail 15 Sep 2016 216,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' at limit at time of test (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting both "B" posts but not yet to excess

corrosion starting both inner sills

o/s/f tyre 3mm

wooden floor fitted in rear

Pass 14 Jul 2015 200,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes under vehicle coated with underseal

corrosion starting both front top inner archs

corrosion starting n/s "B" post inner and outer sills and variouse places on rear floor but not yet to excess

crack outside sweep of the blades

glue? on o/s/r belt but not affecting operation

heavy corrosion n/s/r outrigger and crossmember but not in prescribed area

Fail 14 Jul 2015 200,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes under vehicle coated with underseal

corrosion starting both front top inner archs

corrosion starting n/s "B" post inner and outer sills and variouse places on rear floor but not yet to excess

crack outside sweep of the blades

glue? on o/s/r belt but not affecting operation

heavy corrosion n/s/r outrigger and crossmember but not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2014 185,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully asses but can see signs of corrosion where grease is thin

corrosion starting both front inner wings

corrosion starting n/s "B" post n/s/f floor and whole rear underside of vehicle but not yet to excess in various places

crack n/s top of screen but not in sweep of the blades

cut o/s/r tyre not yet to fail criteria

heavy corrosion n/s/r inner sill and centre of rear crossmember but not in prescribed areas at this time

heavy corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch area outside prescribed area

play in drivers seat frame rivets close to limit

play in parkbrake cables where it gos through backplates

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight knocking noise from o/s of steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2014 185,342 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully asses but can see signs of corrosion where grease is thin

corrosion starting both front inner wings

corrosion starting n/s "B" post n/s/f floor and whole rear underside of vehicle but not yet to excess in various places

crack n/s top of screen but not in sweep of the blades

cut o/s/r tyre not yet to fail criteria

heavy corrosion n/s/r inner sill and centre of rear crossmember but not in prescribed areas at this time

heavy corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch area outside prescribed area

play in drivers seat frame rivets close to limit

play in parkbrake cables where it gos through backplates

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight knocking noise from o/s of steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2013 173,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both centre silencer outerskins corroded and loose

brake pipe from master cylinder coated with grease

corrosion starting n/s/f top inner arch

n/s "B" post starting to corrode at belt mount area but not yet to excess

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

slight knock from inside o/s of rack but not yet to any fail criteria

very heavy corrosion centre of rear crossmember but 13" from towbar mounts

Fail 22 Jun 2013 173,331 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both centre silencer outerskins corroded and loose

brake pipe from master cylinder coated with grease

corrosion starting n/s/f top inner arch

n/s "B" post starting to corrode at belt mount area but not yet to excess

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

slight knock from inside o/s of rack but not yet to any fail criteria

very heavy corrosion centre of rear crossmember but 13" from towbar mounts

Pass 13 Jul 2012 158,435 miles

2 mirrors fitted to n/s 1 of which is deteriated/smashed but other still gives view to rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all indicators flashing at maximum aloud 120 times a min

both front wishbone rear bushs starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess

corrosion starting o/s "B" post and also variouse places under vehicle and n/s outer sill but not yet to excess

crack at n/s top of screen outside of sweep

front brake pipes coated with grease

heavy corrosion centre of rear crossmember but not yet in prescribed area

Pass 21 Oct 2010 141,785 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 141,583 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 128,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 128,149 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 112,545 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 112,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,163 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 80,063 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 80,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 64,286 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 64,286 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 64,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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 WSY is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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