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AD51 GWM

2001 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,272 mi
Last recorded188,272 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 GWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 188,272 miles

o/s swivel boot perished

surface rust to chassis

surface rust to floor

surface rust to inner sills

surface rust to outer sills

Pass 20 Sep 2016 178,909 miles

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

aux drive belt is perishing

both front and rear inner arches are quite rusty

both rear inner chassis legs are quite rusty

engine is leaking oil

exhaust system is quite rusty

large crack in the n/s of the windscreen

n/s/r tyre is cracking and perishing

o/s inner and outer sill is quite rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2015 172,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded many (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall crarcked

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion through out

Fail 23 Sep 2015 172,496 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x two areas (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded many (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall crarcked

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion through out

Pass 10 Sep 2014 167,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2013 161,616 miles

slight movement in drivers seat back

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion around LAV valve but not affecting security

drivers seat stiff on runners but secure in selected position

gearbox reaction mount bush worn

o/s rear tyre wall perished

Fail 17 Sep 2013 161,574 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion around LAV valve but not affecting security

drivers seat stiff on runners but secure in selected position

gearbox reaction mount bush worn

o/s rear tyre wall perished

slight movement in drivers seat back

Pass 19 Sep 2012 153,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 153,731 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 145,059 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 145,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 136,168 miles

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

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

power steering reservoir insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2010 136,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

power steering reservoir insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2009 126,418 miles

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

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2009 126,389 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 118,816 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 99,700 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 99,700 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 79,620 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 GWM is a 2001 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AD51 GWM, 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 GWM is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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