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AE51 XGL

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,000 mi
Last recorded140,000 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 140,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 140,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 136,858 miles

Engine oil leak

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

diff leaking oil

WATER PUMP LEAKING

Fail 16 Sep 2013 136,481 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

diff leaking oil

WATER PUMP LEAKING

Pass 14 Sep 2012 124,900 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 124,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 114,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 114,999 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 104,703 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 94,404 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,595 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 72,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,697 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all rear spring eye bushes in poor condition

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

number plate lights on limit

o/s/f spring slightly moved round from lower stop

wipers poor on limit

Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,509 miles

advisories from initial test still apply

Fail 24 Feb 2006 51,503 miles

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

emissions high & close to limit

lots of rubbish under seats--hard to check flooring

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

rear service brake readings pulsing indicating possible warped drums

underside very dirty & hard to test ---on limit of refusal to test

vehicle very heavy--may be overweight

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 XGL is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue 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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

AE51 XGL is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AE51 XGL safe to buy?

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