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RJ51 UVD

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

188,986 mi
Last recorded188,986 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 UVD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 188,986 miles

Central exhaust skin deteriorated

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Outer o/s & n/s sills slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 181,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

o/s n/s outer sills slight rust

play in steering rack inner joints

rear diff leak

rust underneath

Pass 13 Jan 2015 180,345 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 180,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 177,613 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 177,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 174,451 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 174,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 171,706 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 171,706 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 161,834 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 161,834 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 161,821 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 161,821 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 160,965 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 160,959 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 139,200 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 139,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak from rear axle onto hub O/S/R

Pass 17 Nov 2005 112,884 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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RJ51 UVD is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UVD, 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 UVD is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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