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AE51 XLK

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

231,457 mi
Last recorded231,457 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 231,457 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall vehicle structure is deformed but structural ridgity is not signifficantly reduced both rear chassis holed and corroded not structural (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body condition very poor corroded and holed in several places not structural or presenting sharp edges

repairs carried out since last test to minumim standard to pass mot test chassis holed and corroded in several places not structural . other repairs of poor quality ie driveshaft boot repaired with silicone etc.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 231,457 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall vehicle structure is deformed but structural ridgity is not signifficantly reduced both rear chassis holed and corroded not structural (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body condition very poor corroded and holed in several places not structural or presenting sharp edges

repairs carried out since last test to minumim standard to pass mot test chassis holed and corroded in several places not structural . other repairs of poor quality ie driveshaft boot repaired with silicone etc.

Fail 24 Aug 2018 231,288 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure Front securing strap exessively corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear spring rear mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.81 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

No oil on dipstick

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis both side corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 220,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to chassis in varoius places not structrral marked with crayon

Fail 2 Aug 2017 220,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to chassis in varoius places not structrral marked with crayon

Pass 2 Sep 2016 209,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread area ()

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear chassis corrosion close to brake load valve

Nearside Rear wheelbearing noisy

Offside Front slight play in outer track rod end

Offside minor corrosion to inner and outer sill in several places

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leaks from engine

Fail 2 Sep 2016 209,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread area ()

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear chassis corrosion close to brake load valve

Nearside Rear wheelbearing noisy

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front slight play in outer track rod end

Offside minor corrosion to inner and outer sill in several places

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leaks from engine

Fail 25 Jul 2016 209,346 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front oil leaks from engine

Front play in both track rod end

Nearside Front bumper incsecure

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded close to front spring mount

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear corrosion to chassis close to brake load valve

Nearside Rear rear wheel bearing noisy

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2015 196,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s sill section corroded-not considered structural

Fail 17 Jul 2015 196,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s sill section corroded-not considered structural

Pass 17 Jul 2014 181,776 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 181,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre deteriorated/badly scuffed

Pass 10 Jul 2013 167,048 miles

both rear shockers getting,not leaking oil

Fail 9 Jul 2013 166,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear shockers getting,not leaking oil

nearside front bumper not secure on lower edge of wing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 156,645 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2012 156,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2011 143,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jul 2010 131,176 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 117,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 102,822 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play on nearside steering rack.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 102,822 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play on nearside steering rack.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 93,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 83,843 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 69,465 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 XLK is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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