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AE51 XJB

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,091 mi
Last recorded142,091 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 142,091 miles

surface corrosion onboth rear chassis sections & both front inner flitch panels

Pass 16 Feb 2016 137,112 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 137,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis[ brake compensator] (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 132,259 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 132,257 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 126,662 miles

brake pipes front-rear slight pitting

n/s front cv boot slight perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 104,073 miles

both rear chassis corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2012 104,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear chassis corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 85,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear outer sill ends corroded

offside front seat belt freyed slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,500 miles

both rear outer sill ends corroded

offside front seat belt freyed slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,630 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,237 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,553 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,600 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,913 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,334 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 46,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,969 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 XJB is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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