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AK51 SPU

2001 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,844 mi
Last recorded119,844 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit Connect113,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 SPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 119,844 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 119,842 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 111,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 102,999 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 99,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 91,616 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 83,812 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AK51 SPU is a 2001 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 113,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 SPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 SPU registered?

AK51 SPU is a 2001 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is AK51 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 SPU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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