2001 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · FV51 BHZ
2001 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 144,215 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jan 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
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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.
FV51 BHZ MOT History
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))”.
FV51 BHZ Mileage History
- 30/11/2022139,169 mi
- 11/12/2023141,652 mi+2,483 mi
- 22/12/2023141,680 mi+28 mi
- 07/01/2025143,178 mi+1,498 mi
- 05/11/2025144,215 mi+1,037 mi
Average of roughly 1,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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