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AE51 XPY

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,381 mi
Last recorded149,381 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 149,381 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills slight corroded

both under side sills slight corroded

general under side slight corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis rails slight corroded

water leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 145,490 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front wings corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills in poor condition and holed (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear met brake pipe in poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 21 Oct 2016 145,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Body has slight corrosion both front wings corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills in poor condition and holed (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear met brake pipe in poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 24 Oct 2015 140,207 miles

body heavily corrdoded

chassis corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 140,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

body heavily corrdoded

chassis corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 132,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

outer sills corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 126,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front quarter bumper loose.

nearside rear bump stop missing.

nearside rear chassis nr load sensing valve corroded.

nearside rear lower wheelarch/ sill badly corroded.

offside & nearside inner sills corroded.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

rear silencer deteriorated.

rear x-member corroded.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 126,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front quarter bumper loose.

nearside rear bump stop missing.

nearside rear chassis nr load sensing valve corroded.

nearside rear lower wheelarch/ sill badly corroded.

offside & nearside inner sills corroded.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

rear silencer deteriorated.

rear x-member corroded.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 119,476 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 119,448 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 112,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

n/s and o/s front inner wing panels under wheel arches corroded through

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge and sidewall scuffed

Fail 28 Oct 2011 112,241 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

n/s and o/s front inner wing panels under wheel arches corroded through

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge and sidewall scuffed

Pass 20 Oct 2010 108,855 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front inner wheel arch /engine bay panel starting to corrode

o/s front inner wheel arch / engine bay panel corroded through

Fail 20 Oct 2010 108,855 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front inner wheel arch /engine bay panel starting to corrode

o/s front inner wheel arch / engine bay panel corroded through

Pass 3 Oct 2009 93,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight leak at fuel injection pump.

Fail 3 Oct 2009 93,316 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight leak at fuel injection pump.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,723 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 78,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 75,160 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,095 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 64,091 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 51,549 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 XPY is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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