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AE51 OZX

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,085 mi
Last recorded197,085 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 197,085 miles

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

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

underside of vehecle showing signs of corrsion

Pass 9 Jan 2013 191,252 miles

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

both front wings corroded

n/s/r+o/s/r chassis is corroded

rear cross member is corroded

under side of van is corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2012 190,457 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid low

o/s/f tyre getting low

under side of van is corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 178,717 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 117,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSID REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 153,622 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 153,622 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

IGNITION LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 11 Sep 2009 128,808 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST LEGAL

Fail 7 Sep 2009 128,808 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST LEGAL

UNABLE TO ACCESS UNDER BONNETT TO CHECK STEERING BRAKES ECT

Fail 3 Sep 2008 105,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

LOCKS ON IGNITION / BONNET /DOORS FUEL CAP DIFFICULT TO USE

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 105,656 miles

LOCKS ON IGNITION / BONNET /DOORS FUEL CAP DIFFICULT TO USE

Pass 31 Aug 2007 82,505 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 82,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 80,175 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 59,393 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 OZX is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OZX, 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 OZX registered?

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

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