2001 Ford Transit · 5,117 MOT tests
2001 Ford Transit reliability
2001 Ford Transits fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 Transit years (5,117 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- 41.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 123,960
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,117
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- 2002 cars: about average for its age (the 2001 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 15.9% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Ford Transit
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.7%
- Suspension19.5%
- Body, chassis and structure15.9%
- Brakes13.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.3%
- Steering4%
- Seat belts and airbags4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 9.42%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.24%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Chassis corroded, rigidity significantly reduced 4.05%
Serious corrosion weakens the chassis, affecting crash safety and handling, so specialist assessment is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.77%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.36%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Body structure corroded, rigidity reduced 3.13%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (20.4%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.03%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.34%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (8.27%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.9%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Ford Transit reliable?
2001 Ford Transits fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 Transit years (5,117 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Ford Transit MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (9.42% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.24% of tests), chassis corroded, rigidity significantly reduced (4.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Ford Transit have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Ford Transit shows 123,960 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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