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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.
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.
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
both rear shockers getting,not leaking oil
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wiper blades deteriorated
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
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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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