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AE51 PKV

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

175,659 mi
Last recorded175,659 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 175,659 miles

Central Front Inner rod end has play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2017 175,655 miles

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

Central Front Inner rod end has play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 171,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front inner rod end has play

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 170,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at comp (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle x3 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front inner rod end has play

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 165,271 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 165,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 158,521 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight damage

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 22 Jul 2014 158,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 150,694 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 150,694 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 137,105 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 137,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 126,776 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

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

Coolant level low

Gearbox oily

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 126,776 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

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

Coolant level low

Gearbox oily

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

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 126,762 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 126,748 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Coolant low

Engine oily

Gearbox oily

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

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

Nearside front tyre has 2mm of tread left

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

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

Oil just above the minimum

Various outrigges holed and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 105,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 105,894 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 90,858 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 85,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 74,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 68,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 60,137 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 PKV is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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