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AE51 XKX

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,209 mi
Last recorded110,209 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,209 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 110,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 106,754 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 106,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,458 miles

Nail in front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 103,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 99,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 96,250 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 96,250 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,198 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 94,196 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,762 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 88,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 82,437 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 82,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 77,186 miles

slight play in osf steering rack end

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,983 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,095 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,903 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 XKX is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XKX, 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 XKX registered?

AE51 XKX is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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