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AE51 HVB

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,955 mi
Last recorded168,955 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 168,955 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 168,926 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 163,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 163,697 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 156,857 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 155,094 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 136,973 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 122,445 miles

slightly more end float in diff than normal

Pass 27 Sep 2006 110,514 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 HVB is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 HVB registered?

AE51 HVB is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AE51 HVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 HVB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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