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AE51 XHW

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,431 mi
Last recorded129,431 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 129,431 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing area corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear underside corrosion

Fail 12 May 2016 129,431 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing area corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear underside corrosion

Pass 9 May 2015 120,524 miles

general corrosion to vehicle body work

general corrosion to vehicle chassis

Fail 9 May 2015 120,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

general corrosion to vehicle chassis

Pass 17 May 2014 115,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 110,734 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 106,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 106,288 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 101,907 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2010 97,078 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,071 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 86,764 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 80,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 78,578 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,259 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 XHW is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

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

Is AE51 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XHW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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