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AE51 XMR

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,482 mi
Last recorded173,482 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XMR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 173,482 miles

Body condition poor

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 16 Dec 2023 171,047 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded (front and rear

Pass 11 Nov 2022 165,130 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

under side corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2021 158,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hand brake travel high

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Oct 2021 158,650 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hand brake travel high

Pass 23 Oct 2020 154,999 miles

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

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

under side corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 154,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under side corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 146,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner side wall

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 143,377 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 143,377 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 137,458 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage around bodywork and fittings

general wear suspension bushes

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2015 128,821 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 128,773 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated lock not working (8.4.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coolant leakage

corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

metal pipes corroding

screen damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2014 121,853 miles

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

repaired areas heaviliy coated in sealant and other propriatoray finishing materials obscuring repaired areas

various panels and parts of body damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2014 121,842 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

various panels and parts of body damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2013 108,939 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

metal pipes corroding

screen damaged

slight corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

warning lamp on dash

Fail 29 Jul 2013 108,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

metal pipes corroding

screen damaged

slight corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

warning lamp on dash

Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,850 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

airbag warning on

heavy corrosion forming underside and on components

suspension bushes worn

Fail 21 Jun 2012 97,847 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

airbag warning on

heavy corrosion forming underside and on components

suspension bushes worn

Pass 26 May 2010 96,542 miles

front & rear no plates starting to delaminate

Fail 25 May 2010 96,542 miles

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

front & rear no plates starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Jun 2009 94,135 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,232 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 86,232 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 73,413 miles

has minor body work damage to off side advise only

Pass 7 Aug 2006 58,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 47,757 miles

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

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 XMR is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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