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AE51 XTW

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,451 mi
Last recorded111,451 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 111,451 miles

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

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

all inner arches have corrosion

all underbody corroded

sills corroded inner and outer

Fail 4 Oct 2016 111,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all inner arches have corrosion

all underbody corroded

sills corroded inner and outer

Pass 4 Nov 2015 93,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 93,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,511 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhuast deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general vehicle corrosion

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 93,511 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhuast deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general vehicle corrosion

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,719 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 91,081 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 91,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 84,535 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,838 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 71,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,065 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 48,140 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 XTW is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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