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SN51 AOY

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

182,999 mi
Last recorded182,999 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 AOY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 182,999 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS BOTH SIDES CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 182,999 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 182,798 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED THROUGHOUT

Fail 17 May 2024 182,788 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED THROUGHOUT

Pass 25 Apr 2023 181,778 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS AND SILL FRONT TO BACK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER / FRONT AND REAR HEAVILY WAX OILED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 178,766 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose EXHAUST CLAMP (8.1.1 (b) (i))

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 146 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILLY WAX OILED

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 1,469 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 1,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS HAS BEEN HEAVILY WAX OILED

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 214,970 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 214,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 208,831 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 205,614 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 200,954 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 187,194 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 187,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 118,731 miles

new vehicle weight certificate produced

vehicle converted to motorhome class 4 test applies

Pass 9 Sep 2009 107,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 89,921 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 81,105 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 72,586 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 61,255 miles

front brake discs corroded

osf tyre low inside edge

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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SN51 AOY is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SN51 AOY, 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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SN51 AOY is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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