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AE51 PNK

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,354 mi
Last recorded204,354 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 204,354 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 192,511 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 185,962 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 185,962 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 180,342 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 180,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front wind screen damaegd out side wipers swiping area

Pass 16 Nov 2013 159,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2012 136,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 136,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 108,025 miles

Engine coolant (anti-freeze) level very low.

Nearside and offside headlamp aims too low.

Nearside obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting view to the rear (not providing a view to the rear)

Offside and nearside rear registration plate lamps not illuminating the number plate (very low brightness)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 94,597 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 85,357 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 83,152 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 76,314 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 May 2008 76,314 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,519 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,582 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 PNK is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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