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AE51 XGJ

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,817 mi
Last recorded137,817 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 137,817 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 137,816 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 126,515 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 128,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 118,020 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailer socket not connected (7 pin)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 118,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailer socket not connected (7 pin)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 108,002 miles

Both rear tyres are perrished on inner walls.

advise rusted cf silencer assy.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 108,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Both rear tyres are perrished on inner walls.

advise rusted cf silencer assy.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,966 miles

nearside front tyre worn

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Fail 23 Nov 2012 93,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

front brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front tyre worn

offside mirror glass cracked

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,505 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,560 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 83,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,334 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 77,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,643 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 67,643 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,965 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 56,948 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 56,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 49,231 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 49,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XGJ is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 XGJ registered?

AE51 XGJ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is AE51 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XGJ shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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