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RJ51 YSH

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

121,785 mi
Last recorded121,785 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 121,785 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all 3x (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm rear bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop donut/support worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

hand break high little reserve travel

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,115 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged all (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 119,112 miles

Emissions not tested lack of oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged all (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 112,411 miles

Offside Front Lower inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 108,940 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,896 miles

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 103,896 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,012 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front drivers seat squab worn

Fail 31 Mar 2016 98,012 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear axle mounts (2.4.G.2)

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

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front mud flap fouling tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front drivers seat squab worn

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,124 miles

drivers seat swab starting to break up

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,051 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,046 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,603 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,206 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,204 miles

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

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

engine oil leak filter area

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,054 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 64,049 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,942 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,678 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre outer side wall split

slight wear in nesrside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,574 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 44,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front anti roll bar link bent.

nearside orange marker light not working.

offside orange marker light lens missing.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,961 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 36,958 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 22,620 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 22,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YSH is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YSH, 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 YSH is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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