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AE51 XNC

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,169 mi
Last recorded125,169 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 125,169 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 125,169 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 124,077 miles

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 120,918 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 120,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 118,987 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 118,955 miles

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 117,098 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 117,081 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working os (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2015 115,544 miles

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

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

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,186 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing starting to feel slightly rough

Pass 11 Jan 2012 110,561 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin and pitted

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 14 Jan 2011 108,964 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 108,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 107,560 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2010 107,560 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2009 105,508 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly and wear on both edges of tread 215/75 R 16 C

Fail 15 Jan 2009 105,508 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly and wear on both edges of tread 215/75 R 16 C

Pass 15 Jan 2008 104,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,657 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 87,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 75,877 miles

Nearside 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)

indicators flash fast

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 XNC is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XNC, 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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What year was AE51 XNC registered?

AE51 XNC is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is AE51 XNC safe to buy?

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