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AE51 VFT

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,627 mi
Last recorded104,627 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 104,627 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 104,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 96,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 May 2014 93,444 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 93,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,787 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2012 88,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,981 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 80,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 79,086 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,080 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyres uneven wear on inner edges

rear number plate slightley obscured by tow bar

Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,842 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 54,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 54,711 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,251 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 VFT is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

AE51 VFT is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is AE51 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VFT shows 15 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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