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RV51 LFH

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,422 mi
Last recorded156,422 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 156,422 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 149,323 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2011 149,310 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine oil leaks

Front brake imbalance

N/S outer sill corroded

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 138,203 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 120,992 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 100,375 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 78,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 73,632 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 LFH is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV51 LFH registered?

RV51 LFH is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RV51 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 LFH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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