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AE51 XHG

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,163 mi
Last recorded175,163 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 175,163 miles

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 114,302 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 114,000 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre tread very low an low outer an inner edge

all corrosion marked with white chalk also sill been marked

Pass 13 Feb 2015 108,470 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2013 104,656 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 99,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 93,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 141,496 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 138,806 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 100,029 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,367 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 65,398 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,440 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 XHG is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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