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AE51 PKY

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,058 mi
Last recorded166,058 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 166,058 miles

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

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

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2018 162,627 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

rear diff slight mist of oil

Pass 14 Feb 2017 152,021 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 151,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 142,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel travel to max (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 130,144 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 119,249 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 119,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 109,429 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 99,624 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 99,335 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 90,263 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 90,213 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 80,705 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 80,705 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,030 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 69,851 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,559 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Oct 2006 50,080 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,080 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 43,449 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 PKY is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

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

Is AE51 PKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 PKY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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