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AE51 XPP

2001 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,669 mi
Last recorded150,669 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XPP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 150,669 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 126,091 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 126,083 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both front sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

brake pedal hard in operation

corrosion on chassis legs

front sub frame corroded

rear floor area corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 119,696 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both chassis legs at rear heavily corroded

heavy corrosion on rear floor area

nearside front tyre worn on inner sidewall

rear cross member for spare wheel holed and corroded

rear floor support beams holed and corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 119,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both chassis legs at rear heavily corroded

heavy corrosion on rear floor area

nearside front tyre worn on inner sidewall

nearside front wing damaged and bumper insecure

rear cross member for spare wheel holed and corroded

rear floor support beams holed and corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2011 111,321 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 104,183 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 104,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 92,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 92,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 80,789 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,335 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 68,335 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,644 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 60,644 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 48,556 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked †o/s/f wheel rim small dent

Fail 11 Jan 2006 48,556 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f door mirror cracked †o/s/f wheel rim small dent

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 XPP is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XPP, 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 XPP is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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