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AE51 PGX

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,506 mi
Last recorded173,506 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 173,506 miles

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

Nearside play in steering track rod end close to excessive

Fail 5 Jan 2017 173,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside play in steering track rod end close to excessive

Fail 23 Nov 2016 173,471 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step and sill (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near suspension leg (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush of the front ns wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front windscreen damaged lower left corner

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 164,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

underbody and chassis corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2015 164,361 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 146,287 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 140,939 miles

osf mirror cover broken

underbody showing corrosion

Fail 16 May 2013 140,937 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

osf mirror cover broken

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 8 May 2012 137,295 miles

under body of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion.

Fail 3 May 2012 137,292 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

under body of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion.

Pass 17 May 2011 133,231 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 133,090 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 125,767 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 125,763 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 May 2009 121,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 114,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 99,618 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 88,297 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 74,430 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 PGX is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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