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AE51 PFA

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,066 mi
Last recorded157,066 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 157,066 miles

corrosion to sills / floor / chassis / x members / arches

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2018 156,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to sills / floor / chassis / x members / arches

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 151,775 miles

corrosion to sills / arches / chassis / floor

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2017 151,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion n/s/f & rear brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to sills / arches / chassis / floor

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 145,943 miles

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

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

both sides rear chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2015 140,940 miles

Corrosion to chassis and front inner wheel arches.

Corrosion to front, front to rear and rear brake pipes.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 140,930 miles

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

Corrosion to chassis and front inner wheel arches.

Corrosion to front, front to rear and rear brake pipes.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 135,581 miles

corrosion to floor, chassis, x-members,

Pass 20 May 2013 127,531 miles

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

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

both front wings starting to nole

Fail 15 May 2013 127,510 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front wings starting to nole

Pass 24 May 2012 120,165 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 120,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 112,029 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2011 112,026 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 100,183 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 100,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 85,661 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 85,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 71,784 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,702 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 63,702 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 53,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 PFA 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 59.1%.

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

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