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AD51 FMF

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,603 mi
Last recorded120,603 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 FMF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 120,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 118,194 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From wheel to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 116,872 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 114,404 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,718 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin badly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

brake fluid reservoir appears dark and possibly contaminated

subframe and steering rack damp with contaminant

Fail 2 Nov 2018 111,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin badly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

brake fluid reservoir appears dark and possibly contaminated

subframe and steering rack damp with contaminant

Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,124 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 106,106 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 106,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 104,306 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,945 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 102,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,199 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,049 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyres has fat spot

Fail 21 Sep 2012 98,049 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyres has fat spot

Fail 22 Aug 2011 92,738 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,738 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 86,591 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 86,591 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 82,785 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,386 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 70,509 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 70,509 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 60,237 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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AD51 FMF is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AD51 FMF, 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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AD51 FMF is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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