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AE51 XUF

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,777 mi
Last recorded151,777 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 151,777 miles

All brake discs corroded and worn

All brake discs corroded and worn

All brake pipes corroded

All sills corroded inner and outer

All suspension bushes perished and or deteriorated

Chassis corroded

Oil leaks

Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 133,907 miles

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Metal brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Several areas of corrosion including sills

Susoanesion bushes deteriorated all round

Pass 19 Aug 2015 126,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside side sill corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 126,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside side sill corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 117,783 miles

Both side sills corroded

Corrosion under nearside front wheel arch near gearbox mounting

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 117,783 miles

Both side sills corroded

Corrosion under nearside front wheel arch near gearbox mounting

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,702 miles

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

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

Rear sections of both side-sills corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 109,702 miles

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

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

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

Rear sections of both side-sills corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 100,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 100,543 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 93,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 82,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 76,280 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 64,551 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,189 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn on edges

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged and worn

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2005 48,351 miles

nail in tyre

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 XUF is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XUF, 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

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What year was AE51 XUF registered?

AE51 XUF is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is AE51 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XUF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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