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AE51 OYW

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,610 mi
Last recorded189,610 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 189,610 miles

Nearside front wing slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2017 189,561 miles

corrosion comps and structure

Fail 18 Mar 2017 189,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion comps and structure

Pass 19 Mar 2016 189,463 miles

brake pipes//corrosion comps and structure//brakes

Fail 19 Mar 2016 189,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes//corrosion comps and structure//brakes

Fail 8 Nov 2014 189,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering suspension slight//corrosion//presence of grease

Pass 8 Nov 2014 189,449 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering suspension slight//corrosion//presence of grease

Fail 21 Apr 2014

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // o.s.f w.bearing // presence of grease

Fail 5 Nov 2012

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // mirror // light //b.pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2012

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // mirror // light //b.pipes

Fail 22 Oct 2011 181,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion comps and structure//steering susp slight

Pass 22 Oct 2011 181,593 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion comps and structure//steering susp slight

Fail 3 Sep 2010 177,908 miles

N/S/F SEATBELT FRAYED

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 177,908 miles

N/S/F SEATBELT FRAYED

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 173,462 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 173,462 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2008 154,316 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 130,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 115,865 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 96,768 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 OYW is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OYW, 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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AE51 OYW is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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