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AE51 PDZ

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,156 mi
Last recorded144,156 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 144,156 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chassis corroded by axle bump stops

Fail 29 May 2015 144,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chassis corroded by axle bump stops

Pass 3 Jun 2014 139,534 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 136,301 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 136,301 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 133,265 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 May 2012 133,265 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 May 2011 127,242 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 10 May 2011 127,242 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 119,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 109,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 95,493 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 82,297 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 82,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 67,686 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 PDZ 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 66.7%.

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 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

AE51 PDZ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is AE51 PDZ safe to buy?

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