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AE51 XOT

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,520 mi
Last recorded128,520 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2010 128,520 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

passenger door handles are broken but door can be opened from outside

rear reg lamp is loose in its mo unting but is retained

Pass 19 May 2010 128,520 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

passenger door handles are broken but door can be opened from outside

rear reg lamp is loose in its mo unting but is retained

Pass 20 May 2009 113,559 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 16 May 2009 113,559 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Front bumper insecure

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 May 2008 97,043 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 97,043 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 79,341 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 58,280 miles

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

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 XOT is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT registered?

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

Is AE51 XOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XOT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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