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AE51 XJC

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,749 mi
Last recorded117,749 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,749 miles

exhaust box outer cover deteriated

Fail 27 Feb 2014 117,749 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

exhaust box outer cover deteriated

n/s rear chassis near load valve corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 105,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust outercover starting to corrode and seperate

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,247 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust box deteriating

Fail 29 Feb 2012 94,247 miles

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

outer skin on rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,663 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 86,663 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,645 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,419 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,186 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 62,099 miles

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

nearside front lower ball jiont gaitor split leaking grease

Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,485 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 45,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

diesel flap hinges broken

stickers or other items should not be stuck in front screen see notes provided

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 XJC is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

AE51 XJC is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is AE51 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XJC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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