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AE51 OXJ

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,480 mi
Last recorded154,480 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2013 154,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 154,480 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 136,302 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 136,148 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 118,610 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 118,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 101,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear propshaft u/j bearings colapsing

Pass 4 Dec 2008 101,443 miles

rear propshaft u/j bearings colapsing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 87,041 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 87,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 73,202 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,202 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 579,401 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 57,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 OXJ is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

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

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