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AE51 XJL

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,572 mi
Last recorded142,572 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,572 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s rear body corrosion repairs carried out (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2017 137,699 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 134,376 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 126,750 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 119,637 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 119,637 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 106,917 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 106,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 92,810 miles

Corrosion in variouis places underneath.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Fail 27 May 2011 92,810 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion in variouis places underneath.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 68,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel nut caps fitted.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,793 miles

Wheel nut caps fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,130 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 64,129 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,951 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,713 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,144 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,613 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 XJL 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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

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

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