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AE51 XJZ

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,745 mi
Last recorded136,745 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 136,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

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

Rear Inner both sides corroded

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

slightly oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 107,764 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 107,764 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,617 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,604 miles

n/s/r outter sill rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,774 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limmit

o/s/r tyre side walls cracking slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,000 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 86,996 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,366 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,653 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,638 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,889 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,461 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 48,056 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 XJZ 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 86.7%.

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 XJZ, 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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What year was AE51 XJZ registered?

AE51 XJZ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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