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RJ51 YTF

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

318,484 mi
Last recorded318,484 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 318,484 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brakes only just met requirement it seems it may need adjusting or repair

passenger door stiff to open

Fail 20 Jun 2023 318,484 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brakes only just met requirement it seems it may need adjusting or repair

passenger door stiff to open

Pass 12 Mar 2019 318,079 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 314,127 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 312,831 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

underbody slight surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2017 312,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

underbody slight surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2015 310,458 miles

Some rust on inner steps (front) and sills

Fail 14 Oct 2014 297,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

bimd on the off side rear brake - cable sticking, releases when shook

Pass 14 Oct 2014 297,122 miles

bimd on the off side rear brake - cable sticking, releases when shook

Pass 15 Oct 2013 286,601 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 286,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 278,826 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 262,476 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2010 245,125 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 218,079 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

front number plate damaged

light engine oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 218,079 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front number plate damaged

light engine oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 185,835 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

front no. plate

front pads low

hand brake travel long

rear axle oil leak

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 27 Sep 2008 185,835 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

front no. plate

front pads low

hand brake travel long

rear axle oil leak

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Sep 2007 159,312 miles

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

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

knock and play in rack

oil leak from vacuum pump

rear axle noisy

rear tyres worn

Fail 26 Sep 2007 159,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres worn

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

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

knock and play in rack

oil leak from vacuum pump

rear axle noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2006 135,429 miles

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

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

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 YTF is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTF, 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 YTF is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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