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AE51 OXC

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,076 mi
Last recorded122,076 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 122,076 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 122,076 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 106,491 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 17 Mar 2014 106,472 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2013 94,184 miles

both front anti roll bar d bushes have wear causing slight movement

oil leak

steering rack damp with fluid

Fail 10 Apr 2013 94,184 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar d bushes have wear causing slight movement

oil leak

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 12 May 2012 85,269 miles

Oil leak

propshaft rubber mounting deteriorated

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 85,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

propshaft rubber mounting deteriorated

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,137 miles

centre exhaust box skins corroded

o/s/f suspension arm bushes splitting slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,315 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

foot brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated

hand brake travel high

Fail 28 Mar 2009 78,300 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

foot brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated

hand brake travel high

Pass 20 Sep 2007 69,955 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,111 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 50,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 50,729 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 OXC is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OXC, 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 OXC registered?

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

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