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AE51 VLG

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,081 mi
Last recorded191,081 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 191,081 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chip a zone

Pass 3 Sep 2020 176,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chip b zone

Fail 31 Aug 2020 176,355 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chip b zone

Pass 15 Jun 2019 166,397 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 166,205 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2018 166,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2017 160,268 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 160,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 151,384 miles

Offside Front Lower blind spot mirror missing

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear washer jet not working

Fail 15 Nov 2016 151,380 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings back of osf engine mounting inside inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill below door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near axle bump stop (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower blind spot mirror missing

Offside Front fog lamp damaged hanging loose

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear washer jet not working

Pass 12 Oct 2015 137,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 137,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 125,825 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 125,810 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,666 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 114,664 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil service lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,107 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to a coating of protective sealant

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear wiper blade deteriorated- not a testable item

the offside rear inner arch is corroded but this does not fall within the seatbelt prescribed area due to no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2012 104,105 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to a coating of protective sealant

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear wiper blade deteriorated- not a testable item

the offside rear inner arch is corroded but this does not fall within the seatbelt prescribed area due to no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2011 87,035 miles

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

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

vehicle presented as a 5 seater ( inc driver)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,774 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,576 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear service brake application 24%, low on nearside

Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,722 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 VLG is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VLG, 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 VLG is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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