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RV51 LTE

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

193,250 mi
Last recorded193,250 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 193,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 180,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 174,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 166,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 160,996 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 160,960 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked with yellow chalk from outside. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg ,marked with yellow chalk from outside. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bump stop area, marked with yellow chalk. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger, marked with yellow chalk. (6.1.B.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2016 152,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2015 141,781 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 131,368 miles

corosion at n/s outer sill.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 118,615 miles

corosion setting in at o/s/f main chasis,

Pass 27 Oct 2012 103,095 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,617 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,898 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,420 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,308 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 20,413 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 LTE is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

RV51 LTE is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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