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AE51 OZA

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,319 mi
Last recorded171,319 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 171,319 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 171,317 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 165,006 miles

Coolant leak water low ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 165,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Coolant leak water low ()

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 156,217 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

welding repairs covered with under seal

Fail 11 May 2017 156,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 150,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 139,718 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 139,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 139,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 137,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 131,722 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 128,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 128,604 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 118,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 118,224 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 98,357 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 80,898 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 80,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,040 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 60,040 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 44,731 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 OZA is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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