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AE51 HPK

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,963 mi
Last recorded129,963 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 HPK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 129,963 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 126,542 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 126,542 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,776 miles

very long parkbrake lever travel

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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both front tyres well worn on inner edges, n/s close to limit

both wiper blades poor

o/s front brake pads very well worn

rear steel brake pipes to and from load valve badly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2010 86,776 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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both front tyres well worn on inner edges, n/s close to limit

both wiper blades poor

o/s front brake pads very well worn

rear steel brake pipes to and from load valve badly corroded

very long parkbrake lever travel

Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,439 miles

damp around fuel pump

emissions smokey

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush separated

rear steel brake pipes to and from compensator badly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 78,439 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damp around fuel pump

emissions smokey

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush separated

rear steel brake pipes to and from compensator badly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2008 66,956 miles

emissions smokey

long parkbeake lever travel

rear steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2008 66,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

emissions smokey

long parkbeake lever travel

rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 May 2007 57,390 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,607 miles

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

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

end float in rear hub bearings

Pass 12 Dec 2005 37,568 miles

frount part of prop shaft come not be cheaked due to cage for pto

o/s/f lower arm read bush just starting to split but not pulled though yet

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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AE51 HPK is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE51 HPK, 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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AE51 HPK is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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