MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded but not leaking
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General underside corrosion
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear diff noisy
Reverse lights not working
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Chassis corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Diff noisy
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Showing signs of binding
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
both front coil springs corroded
both inner sills corroded
both outer sills corroded
diff oil leak
nearside front brake showing excessive heat also slight bind shown during rbt
nearside rear inner arch corroded
offside front cab step slightly corroded
offside front inner arch corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre Cracking In Tread
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Outer Sills Corrroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre Cracking In Tread
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Outer Sills Corrroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
No spare wheel
Offside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded not 30cm off any mountings
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Surface corrosion rear brake pipes
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear bumper (6.6.6)
No spare wheel
Offside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded not 30cm off any mountings
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Surface corrosion rear brake pipes
DRIVERS SEAT IN VERY POOR CONDITION
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
DRIVERS SEAT IN VERY POOR CONDITION
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.2c)
O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
drivers seat in poor condition
exhaust in poor corrosive cond'
front anti roll bar; D bushes worn
front brake discs in poor condition
no coolant in filler bottle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front tyre worn both edges
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Reverse lights inop
Engine and gearbox oil leaks
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge (3mm)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight bind offside rear wheel
Slight play in rear axle allowing slight movement rear hubs
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine and gearbox oil leaks
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge (3mm)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Slight bind offside rear wheel
Slight play in rear axle allowing slight movement rear hubs
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front wipers smearing
offside front tyre close to leagle limit on inner edge
oil leak
rear number plate starting to deteriate
slight play in nearside inner rack ball joint
front wipers smearing
offside front tyre close to leagle limit on inner edge
oil leak
rear number plate starting to deteriate
slight play in nearside inner rack ball joint
Centre box of exhaust outer skins starting to corrode
Front number plate deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cracke in screen out of drivers view
front wiper blades deteriorating (strong advise)
oil leak from gearbox
power steering fluid level low
rear differential starting to become noisy
rear leaf spring shackle bushes just starting to deteriorate
various oil weeps
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
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RJ51 YTS is a 2001 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 YTS, 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 YTS is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2001.
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