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AE51 XSL

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,084 mi
Last recorded155,084 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 155,084 miles

Offside Rear chassi holed

both mirrors damaged

chassis corroding

outer sills rusty

under body rust

Fail 6 Jul 2016 155,077 miles

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

Offside Rear chassi holed

both mirrors damaged

chassis corroding

outer sills rusty

under body rust

Pass 27 Jun 2015 147,569 miles

discs worn

exhaust rusty

o/s/r chassis rusty

rear no plate discoloured

rearinner wings rusty

sills rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2014 140,751 miles

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

Oil leak

discs worn

exhaust rusty

inner sills rusty

rear cross member rusty

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 29 Jul 2013 134,109 miles

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

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

discs worn

rear crossmember rusty

rear inner arches rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2012 125,627 miles

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

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

discs worn

rear crossmember rusty

rear inner arches rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2011 119,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 119,709 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 115,602 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 111,424 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 111,424 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 107,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 107,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 92,378 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 92,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 80,400 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 68,931 miles

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

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

reserve travel on h/ brake just up to mot standard

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 XSL is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XSL, 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

How do I check the history of AE51 XSL?

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What year was AE51 XSL registered?

AE51 XSL is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is AE51 XSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XSL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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