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AE51 XNR

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

232,954 mi
Last recorded232,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 232,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 195,082 miles

Oil leak

slight play in rear axle slight play to n/s steering front suspension arms, rear bushes perished

Fail 22 Jun 2011 195,070 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front lower suspension arms, rear bushes deteriating

front tyres perished

handbrake travel high

oil leak

play in rear axle

slight play to n/s steering

Fail 13 Jun 2011 194,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front lower suspension arms, rear bushes deteriating

front tyres perished

handbrake travel high

oil leak

play in rear axle

slight play to n/s steering

Pass 1 Jun 2010 177,299 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 177,281 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 160,817 miles

Oil leak

o/s handbrake effort low

Propshaft component defective

Fail 15 Jun 2009 160,815 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

o/s handbrake effort low

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Jun 2008 138,871 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 119,095 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 97,014 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 81,831 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 81,830 miles

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

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 XNR is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XNR, 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 XNR registered?

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

Is AE51 XNR safe to buy?

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