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AE51 XOL

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,965 mi
Last recorded142,965 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 142,965 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 132,782 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 129,806 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 129,781 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,348 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 111,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on inside of footsteps

damage to o/s sill

damage to o/s/r lense

expansion tank empty

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front lower arm bushes perished

park brake comes up high

spare tyre missing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on inside of footsteps

damage to o/s sill

damage to o/s/r lense

expansion tank empty

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front lower arm bushes perished

park brake comes up high

spare tyre missing

Pass 21 Jul 2012 102,023 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

VAC pump leaking oil

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes rusty

front discs worn

no coolant in expansion tank

park brake comes up high

rear tyres getting low

screen scratched

small cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 21 Jul 2012 102,023 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

VAC pump leaking oil

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes rusty

front discs worn

no coolant in expansion tank

park brake comes up high

rear tyres getting low

screen scratched

small cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,527 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side rear lamp lens cracked.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft rear support starting to deteriorate.

Scratch on near side of screen.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,271 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to show wear.

N/S Mirror cracked.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,612 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,213 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,669 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 52,669 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,352 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,461 miles

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 XOL is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 XOL registered?

AE51 XOL is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is AE51 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XOL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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