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AE51 OYG

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,388 mi
Last recorded205,388 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 205,388 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 205,366 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 204,015 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 204,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front tyres badly perished

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 204,846 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 201,431 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 192,522 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 186,568 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 186,568 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 167,875 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 152,697 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 149,022 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 143,959 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 129,195 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 113,913 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 97,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 787,047 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 OYG is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 OYG, 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 OYG registered?

AE51 OYG is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is AE51 OYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OYG 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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