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AD51 OBS

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

116,305 mi
Last recorded116,305 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 OBS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,305 miles

Evidence of slight oil leak on nearside rear driveshaft seal

Fail 25 Oct 2023 116,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Evidence of slight oil leak on nearside rear driveshaft seal

Pass 19 Sep 2022 98,466 miles

Central Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm & cracking on side wall. Legal but would recommend change (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 98,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected side window and quarter window heavily tinted (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above rear axle corroded and holed marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected side window and quarter window heavily tinted (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded hole marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above rear axle corroded and holed marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Body component likely to become detached side steps cable tied on to chassis (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Body component likely to become detached side steps cable tied on to chassis (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre heavily cracked all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material solid brake pipe along rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material solid brake pipe along rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 97,790 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 97,790 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,687 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 81,687 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,727 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 72,727 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,582 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,582 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,823 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 61,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,175 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge slightly

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,129 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,129 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,975 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,248 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,967 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 29,509 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 29,509 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,297 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 19,615 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 OBS is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OBS, 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 AD51 OBS registered?

AD51 OBS is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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The MOT history for AD51 OBS shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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