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RK51 FTE

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,890 mi
Last recorded212,890 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 212,890 miles

offside front brake disc worn

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 21 Dec 2012 212,821 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake disc worn

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Dec 2011 201,038 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 200,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 193,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 183,191 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 183,191 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 171,103 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 135,918 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 111,629 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 90,935 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 FTE is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FTE, 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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What year was RK51 FTE registered?

RK51 FTE is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RK51 FTE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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