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AE51 XHU

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,855 mi
Last recorded115,855 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 115,855 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 111,758 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 111,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 106,441 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,182 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 93,070 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 84,626 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 76,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 73,955 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 73,955 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 64,661 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 XHU is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XHU, 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

How do I check the history of AE51 XHU?

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What year was AE51 XHU registered?

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

Is AE51 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XHU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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