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RK51 FBL

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

260,741 mi
Last recorded260,741 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 260,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 257,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 253,721 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 248,945 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 248,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 243,823 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 243,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 237,309 miles

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

Nearside of windscreen cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2013 229,754 miles

Centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

Damage to nearside and offside of windscreen outside of swept area

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 221,483 miles

Cracks to offside and nearside of windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2011 208,799 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 208,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside rear inner tyre on legal limit

Oil leak

Wear in rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2010 194,299 miles

Crack in nearside of windscreen

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

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

Oil leak

Rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 172,349 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 172,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 24 Sep 2008 152,455 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 130,234 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 113,646 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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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RK51 FBL is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK51 FBL, 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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RK51 FBL is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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