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AE51 XLD

2001 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

201,468 mi
Last recorded201,468 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XLD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 201,468 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 200,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 181,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 166,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 143,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 128,519 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 109,543 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 87,496 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,821 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 66,776 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 56,895 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 XLD is a 2001 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

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

Is AE51 XLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XLD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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