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AE51 JSU

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

333,202 mi
Last recorded333,202 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 JSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 333,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 333,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 280,033 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 278,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 278,809 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 272,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 267,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 250,694 miles

brake pedal rubber in poor condition

chassis starting to corrode in places

front brake pipes starting to corrode

pas pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2015 201,994 miles

Both front brake discs poor condition

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 201,067 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 199,259 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 196,240 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 192,198 miles

Both front discs very poor condition

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 192,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front discs very poor condition

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 187,773 miles

Both front brake disc rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 187,773 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front brake disc rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 183,753 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 183,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 178,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

prop bearing worn

rear mud gaurds loose

Pass 5 Nov 2007 170,793 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 170,791 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 156,402 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 156,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 JSU is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JSU, 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 JSU is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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