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RJ51 USP

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

138,291 mi
Last recorded138,291 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 USP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 138,291 miles

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides sill and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 138,291 miles

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides sill and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 134,070 miles

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and lower both sides chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 128,862 miles

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust system rusting badly

underside of van surface rusting and in poor condition

Fail 23 Dec 2014 128,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust system rusting badly

underside of van surface rusting and in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2013 124,335 miles

Chassis corroded but not excesive

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 124,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Chassis corroded but not excesive

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 120,382 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Fail 1 Nov 2012 120,359 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

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)

Exhaust corroded

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

N/s/f inner sill excesivley corroded but not a prescribed area

Rear chassis corroded but not excessive

n/s outer door sill excesivly corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 27 Oct 2011 109,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 109,240 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 100,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

general corrosion to exhaust system

small cut in nearside tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Oct 2010 100,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

general corrosion to exhaust system

small cut in nearside tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2009 92,332 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 92,332 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advanced surface corrosion in general to rear main chassis rails and crossmembers

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

Brake pedal rubber is worn

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front number plate is discoloured

NOTE van loaded at time of test. bonnet hinges seized

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 85,142 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

uneven wear/distortion o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2008 85,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

uneven wear/distortion o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2007 73,444 miles

bonnet hinges partially seized

Fail 5 Oct 2007 73,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bonnet hinges partially seized

Pass 21 Oct 2006 61,607 miles

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

injection pump oily

rear numberplate in poor condition BORDERLINE

wear to brake pedal rubber

wear to wiperblades

Fail 21 Oct 2006 61,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

injection pump oily

rear numberplate in poor condition BORDERLINE

wear to brake pedal rubber

wear to wiperblades

Fail 26 Oct 2005 50,825 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

NOTE vehicle loaded at time of test

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advanced wear and perishing to all tyres, front tyres borderline

brake pedal rubber is worn

rear number plate is discoloured

Pass 26 Oct 2005 50,825 miles

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

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

NOTE vehicle loaded at time of test

advanced wear and perishing to all tyres, front tyres borderline

brake pedal rubber is worn

rear number plate is discoloured

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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RJ51 USP 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 52.2%.

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 RJ51 USP, 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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RJ51 USP is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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