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AE51 OYB

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,957 mi
Last recorded176,957 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 176,957 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 170,580 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 170,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near rear bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 163,556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 154,993 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 154,993 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 147,588 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust deteriorating

Fail 21 Jun 2013 147,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2012 139,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 130,216 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 120,168 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 120,158 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 108,264 miles

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

rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2008
Pass 5 Jun 2007 88,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 72,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 57,657 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 OYB is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE51 OYB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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