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AV51 WUU

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,790 mi
Last recorded185,790 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 WUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 185,790 miles

Brake pedal rubber pad worn, recommend replace.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brakes imballance to allowable limit

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror damaged

n/s of cab damaged

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2010 185,785 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror damaged

n/s of cab damaged

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2009 183,310 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror cracked

n/s rear of cab damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2008 175,518 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage n/s/r cab

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2008 174,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 169,545 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 163,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 163,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WUU is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WUU, 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 WUU is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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