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RV51 LFE

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

266,141 mi
Last recorded266,141 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 LFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2015 266,141 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 266,141 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 243,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 217,118 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 194,536 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 179,048 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 179,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 165,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 138,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 113,314 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 113,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 89,889 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 64,765 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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RV51 LFE is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV51 LFE, 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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RV51 LFE is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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