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AE51 PHZ

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

191,344 mi
Last recorded191,344 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 PHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 191,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 183,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower arm rear bush pealing slightly

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

Rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Rear tyres cracking slightly

exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear panel corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 25 Jan 2022 183,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower arm rear bush pealing slightly

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

Rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Rear tyres cracking slightly

exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear panel corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 27 Jan 2021 179,228 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes pealing slightly

Nearside Front chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded not in a prescribed area

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 3 Feb 2020 173,519 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

outer skins deteriorated on exhaust boxes

Pass 25 Jan 2019 165,326 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

chip in windscreen

exhaust boxes outer skin pealing slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2018 158,090 miles

chip in screen

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded slightly

under body starting to corrode slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2017 152,487 miles

Nearside sill showing signs of corrosion

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 152,485 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside sill showing signs of corrosion

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 145,481 miles

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

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

various parts of under body heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Jan 2015 137,635 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 130,710 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 123,492 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 118,454 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 107,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 98,527 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,261 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 72,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 62,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,928 miles

rear number plate lamps light output dim.

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 PHZ is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

AE51 PHZ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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