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RV51 LSD

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

138,234 mi
Last recorded138,234 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 LSD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 138,234 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of Rear Chassis Corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 132,802 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 132,625 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 132,390 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR STEEL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S REAR OUTER SILL, BOTH REAR INNER SILLS, N/S REAR OUTRIGGER, O/S REAR OUTRIGGER, N/S REAR CHASSIS LEG INNER AND OUTER, O/S REAR CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH FRONT INNER STEPS/SILLS (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT TOPS (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 128,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 124,501 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight corrosion inner sill

Offside Rear slight corrosion on outer sil

Fail 22 Jan 2016 124,497 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting corroded marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (2.4.B.6d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight corrosion inner sill

Offside Rear slight corrosion on outer sil

Pass 10 Jan 2015 118,818 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust deterating

Fail 10 Jan 2015 118,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust deterating

Pass 29 Jan 2014 110,436 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 100,394 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

driver seat base split

n/s/ mirror back missing throttle pedal worn

n/s/r mudflap insecur and n/s/f bumper insecure

o/s/f tyre under inflated

o/s/r bump stop missing

surface corrsion to front wings

Pass 1 Nov 2012 102,090 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 102,090 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,226 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 92,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,618 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 79,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,594 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 65,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,108 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 51,869 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,542 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 14,975 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 14,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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 LSD is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 LSD, 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 LSD is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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