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AE51 XJU

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,822 mi
Last recorded161,822 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 161,822 miles

knocking noise from offside front steering arm/rack

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit advice change

oil leak

vehicle corossion

Pass 6 Oct 2012 152,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 149,723 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit advice change

oil leak

vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2011 142,770 miles

damage to nearside rear wheel outer lip

engine coolant level low

oil leak

power steering fluid low

Fail 22 Mar 2011 142,770 miles

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

damage to nearside rear wheel outer lip

engine coolant level low

oil leak

power steering fluid low

Pass 4 Feb 2010 134,923 miles

damage to nearside rear wheel outer lip

engine coolant level low

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jan 2009 126,222 miles

damage to nearside front wheel outer lip

exhaust joint loose front/centre

Fail 9 Jan 2009 126,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside front wheel outer lip

exhaust joint loose front/centre

offside front tyre on legal limit heavly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 116,767 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 116,711 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 105,695 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 95,643 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 95,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XJU is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

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

Is AE51 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XJU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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