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AE51 XSF

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

98,299 mi
Last recorded98,299 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

areas of corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2020 98,292 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

areas of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2019 97,955 miles

vehicle heavily corroded underside

exhaust corroded and worn

Fail 4 Oct 2019 97,755 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and worn

vehicle heavily corroded underside

Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,947 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 95,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outher sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear lamp broken

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes slight corrosion

areas of corrosion

exhaust heavily corroded and strapped up

Fail 13 Oct 2017 94,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

All brake pipes slight corrosion

Areas of corrosion

Exhaust heavily corroded and strapped

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear lamp broken

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,579 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,579 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 89,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,829 miles

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

Oil leak

areas of corrosion

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear light damaged

vehicle heavy underseal

Fail 21 Oct 2014 87,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

areas of corrosion

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear light damaged

vehicle heavy underseal

Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,602 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 85,601 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 83,362 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,362 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,686 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,848 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 76,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,973 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 72,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 69,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 62,388 miles
Fail 7 May 2006 62,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XSF is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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