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AE51 XGV

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,070 mi
Last recorded122,070 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 122,070 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 118,251 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 118,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 113,984 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 113,983 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger shocker top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 109,012 miles

front and rear wheel arches corroded

under body and chassis corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 109,011 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

front and rear wheel arches corroded

under body and chassis corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 105,172 miles

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

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

o/s front wheelarch and wing corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 101,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 101,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,189 miles

offside front inner wing corroded floor corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 87,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,143 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,314 miles

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,913 miles

o/s mirror casing damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2007 64,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,710 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 50,298 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 XGV is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

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

Is AE51 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XGV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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