MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under side corroded
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
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))
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
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
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
front & rear no plates starting to delaminate
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS
front & rear no plates starting to delaminate
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
has minor body work damage to off side advise only
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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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