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RY51 NHT

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,959 mi
Last recorded216,959 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 216,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

n/s/sill poor condition

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2015 216,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

n/s/sill poor condition

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2015 216,835 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside sill rusted at central area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops missing and surface rust by o/s

corrosion at o/s/f wing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 210,797 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 210,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 205,565 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 205,550 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 198,069 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 198,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 190,118 miles

50% of offside mirror damaged

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

number plate lights in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2009 172,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 172,697 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 159,340 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 142,105 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2006 123,819 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 106,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 NHT is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RY51 NHT, 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 RY51 NHT registered?

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

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