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AE51 HSN

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

271,568 mi
Last recorded271,568 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 271,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 271,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure 1 U bolt missing (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle insecure 1 U bolt missing (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 1st (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 269,071 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroding advise repairs at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak gearbox pinion seal leaking ()

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake lever high (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 266,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on both sills

corrosion on various parts of underbody/outer panels

n/s handbrake effort

Pass 16 Feb 2015 262,114 miles

rear propshaft uj breaking up

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat base deteriorating

n/s outer sill corroded

slight end float in both rear hubs

Pass 4 Feb 2014 258,063 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 252,562 miles

front wings showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Nov 2011 239,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on front wings

n/s rear axle bump stop deteriorating

slight end float in both rear hubs

Pass 29 Oct 2010 221,702 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

general corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

rear diff noisy

Fail 15 Oct 2010 221,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

general corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

rear diff noisy

Pass 15 Sep 2009 215,699 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 215,689 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 189,504 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 152,046 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 124,627 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 106,395 miles

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 HSN is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HSN, 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 HSN is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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