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AE51 PFN

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,532 mi
Last recorded176,532 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 176,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 175,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 175,520 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 168,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 163,481 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 162,455 miles

screen damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2015 162,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

screen damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2014 157,376 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 155,845 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 155,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 155,297 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 155,297 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 149,263 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 149,231 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 139,295 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 126,252 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 103,709 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 103,707 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 103,848 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2006 92,046 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 77,544 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 PFN is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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