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RV51 LNO

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,248 mi
Last recorded191,248 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 LNO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 191,248 miles

Both inner sill panels corroded

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front floor corroded

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 191,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Both inner sill panels corroded

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front floor corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 182,852 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 182,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 170,702 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 162,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 155,554 miles

Coolant level low.

Pass 20 May 2011 142,605 miles

Drivers seat slightly lose

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 142,601 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drivers seat slightly lose

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 132,720 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 14 May 2010 132,716 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 May 2009 124,668 miles

nearside rear tyre poor condition

nearside seat belt slighty fluffing

small cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 22 May 2008 117,231 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges some marginal.

Fail 20 May 2008 117,170 miles

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

all tyres worn on inner edges some marginal.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 10,033 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 10,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 99,650 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 LNO is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNO, 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 RV51 LNO registered?

RV51 LNO is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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