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AE51 XUH

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,346 mi
Last recorded138,346 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XUH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 138,346 miles

welding repairs have been carried out and painted with thick underseal quality of the repairs difficult to see

Fail 7 Nov 2018 138,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door handle broken (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel house (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel house (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 137,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 137,946 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mid chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 137,108 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 128,759 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 128,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 126,516 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 124,945 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine leaking oil

front bumper insecure on n/s

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2012 124,938 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine leaking oil

front bumper insecure on n/s

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 119,503 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 119,503 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Aug 2010 110,183 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 104,458 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2009 104,458 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2007 98,030 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 87,579 miles

clutch requires attention

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

Fail 19 Sep 2006 87,574 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 77,714 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2005 77,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

coolant leaking

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 XUH is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUH, 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 XUH is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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