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AE51 OYV

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,952 mi
Last recorded172,952 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 172,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 156,641 miles

brake limit valve mount point corroded slighty

corrosion on underside,inner sills outer wheel arches

Fail 21 Nov 2016 156,641 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake limit valve mount point corroded slighty

corrosion on underside,inner sills outer wheel arches

Pass 21 Oct 2015 138,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 138,405 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 127,735 miles

Corrosion to floor and front inner wheel arches.

Corrosion to front and front to rear pipes.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 123,361 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 123,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 114,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 114,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 108,140 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 108,140 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 100,296 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 100,296 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 94,045 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,963 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 80,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 59,581 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OYV is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

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

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