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2001 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · FV51 BHZ

FV51 BHZ

2001 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2001. Recorded mileage 144,215 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin
2001 · Lincoln
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/01/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
144,215 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/01/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2001
Engine
1998cc

FV51 BHZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 05/11/2025
  • 144,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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FV51 BHZ Mileage History

  1. 30/11/2022139,169 mi
  2. 11/12/2023141,652 mi+2,483 mi
  3. 22/12/2023141,680 mi+28 mi
  4. 07/01/2025143,178 mi+1,498 mi
  5. 05/11/2025144,215 mi+1,037 mi

Average of roughly 1,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FV51 BHZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Aug 2026, 06:45
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Transit (FV51 BHZ) between November 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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