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RK51 FHV

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,758 mi
Last recorded272,758 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 272,758 miles

Nearside nearside inner sill corroded

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

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 272,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside nearside inner sill corroded

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

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 272,263 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 272,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 270,637 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Front wipers worn but working

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 268,389 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 266,416 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion and nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 266,082 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 309,110 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 308,288 miles

corossion all around vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2011 304,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dash not iluminating!!

Pass 18 Nov 2010 278,735 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 278,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 252,192 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 252,001 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 224,955 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 224,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/f/r drive shaft seal leak slide door lock brokren n/s/f wiper arm loose

Pass 8 Nov 2007 195,193 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 195,011 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,509 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 136,789 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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RK51 FHV is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc 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 RK51 FHV, 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 FHV is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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