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AE51 OVJ

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,798 mi
Last recorded113,798 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 113,798 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both sills corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2024 113,029 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member corroded by rear spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe between load valve block to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member corroded by rear spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cill to out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel tub to floor near spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer cill to out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel tub to floor near spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush tearing, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Chassis rail swollen corroded above axle where bump stop would mount

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush tearing, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jul 2023 111,758 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,856 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 103,091 miles

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

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

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2018 101,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumber secured with cable ties

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 98,402 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,902 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,000 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,780 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 87,780 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,453 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,651 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,343 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,900 miles

front discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 68,308 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,442 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 63,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 57,779 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 50,035 miles

brake pedal rubber split on corner

deep cut to n/s/r tyre side wall, not to cords

front pads low

slight smear to front wipers

Fail 16 Dec 2005 50,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber split on corner

deep cut to n/s/r tyre side wall, not to cords

front pads low

slight smear to front wipers

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 OVJ is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OVJ, 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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What year was AE51 OVJ registered?

AE51 OVJ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is AE51 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OVJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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