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RY51 NHK

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

203,233 mi
Last recorded203,233 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 NHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 203,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 190,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion above front subframe

Slight corrosion inside rear wheel arches

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 173,143 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside to derty to inspect propley

Fail 27 Oct 2018 173,143 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside to derty to inspect propley

Fail 15 Aug 2018 173,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 167,929 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 164,027 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill/rear of step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 160,220 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 157,279 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 154,824 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 154,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 144,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside sills corroded

offside undersill corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 144,059 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside sills corroded

offside undersill corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 129,700 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 127,786 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 122,235 miles

brake fluid level below max.

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on front discs

no n/s/r fog light working

no spare wheel in holder

oversized tax disc holder used

slight damage to both front sils

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 15 Feb 2010 122,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid level below max.

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on front discs

no n/s/r fog light working

no spare wheel in holder

oversized tax disc holder used

slight damage to both front sils

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 5 Mar 2009 117,470 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 117,470 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 109,242 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 100,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 87,034 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 86,991 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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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RY51 NHK is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RY51 NHK, 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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RY51 NHK is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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