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AE51 XUP

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,005 mi
Last recorded142,005 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XUP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 142,005 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 142,005 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 140,653 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 140,375 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 133,332 miles

Chassis corroded slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 133,316 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2014 129,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 124,520 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 123,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 123,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 118,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2010 118,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 114,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs have some wear and corrosion.underside,.chassis and steelbrake pipes have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2009 114,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs have some wear and corrosion.underside,.chassis and steelbrake pipes have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2008 101,708 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 101,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 84,327 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 66,603 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 XUP is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XUP, 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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What year was AE51 XUP registered?

AE51 XUP is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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