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AE51 VGF

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,800 mi
Last recorded159,800 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 159,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 159,700 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Offside mirror glass cracked ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 159,626 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lights flashing when indicator is switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Offside mirror glass cracked ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 156,865 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Excessive oil leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside mirror cracked

Small hole in offside rear sill but not within a prescribed area

Fail 27 Mar 2018 156,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn

Excessive oil leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

No access through side loading door

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

Offside mirror cracked

Small hole in offside rear sill but not within a prescribed area

Pass 31 Mar 2017 153,815 miles

Excessive oil leak

Offside rear sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 31 Mar 2017 153,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Excessive oil leak

Offside rear sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 7 Apr 2016 150,164 miles

all brake pipes corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly-leaf springs corroded

all seatbelts slightly frayed-all inner arches corroded,distorted,weak and outter skin pealing off

battery slight movement-x2 inner doorstep mounting areas corroded

bonnet catch deteriated-front grill damaged

inner and outter sills corroded-x2 rear bumpstop mounting areas corroded

o/s rear lens secured by tape-anti-slip rubber deteriated

x2 rear shockers slightly damp-n/s/f trackrod end boot deteriated

x2 rear wheel bearings slight play and noisy

Fail 6 Apr 2016 150,164 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working o/s (1.3.2b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outter sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s door step mounting area holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outter sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly-leaf springs corroded

all seatbelts slightly frayed-all inner arches corroded,distorted,weak and outter skin pealing off

battery slight movement-x2 inner doorstep mounting areas corroded

bonnet catch deteriated-front grill damaged

inner and outter sills corroded-x2 rear bumpstop mounting areas corroded

o/s rear lens secured by tape-anti-slip rubber deteriated

x2 rear shockers slightly damp-n/s/f trackrod end boot deteriated

x2 rear wheel bearings slight play and noisy

Pass 30 May 2013 145,273 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 145,273 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 137,212 miles

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

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

rear diff noisy

Pass 24 Feb 2011 128,266 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 128,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 121,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 110,264 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 6 Oct 2006 98,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 83,478 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 VGF is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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