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AE51 OYU

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,243 mi
Last recorded111,243 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 111,243 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 108,367 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 108,367 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,043 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 95,790 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 95,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,336 miles

slight play offside front steering rack end

Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,630 miles

rear cross member corroding

small split on o/s wiperblade

Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 72,511 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 72,511 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 63,475 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 63,475 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,684 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 OYU is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OYU, 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 OYU registered?

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

Is AE51 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 OYU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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