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AE51 XVK

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

145,232 mi
Last recorded145,232 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 145,232 miles

both front suspension arm back bushes slightly perished

both rear shafts have slight end float

both sills, undersills ,rear undersill panel and inner flitches slightly corroded

repairs heavily undersealed various places on vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2017 145,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

both front suspension arm back bushes slightly perished

both rear shafts have slight end float

both sills, undersills ,rear undersill panel and inner flitches slightly corroded

repairs heavily undersealed various places on vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2015 141,262 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 141,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 125,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 124,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 117,720 miles

AIR horns fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside headlamp image poor

Fail 10 Jan 2014 117,709 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

AIR horns fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside headlamp image poor

Pass 22 Dec 2012 114,747 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 114,747 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 112,121 miles

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

both wiper rubbers starting to split on ends

Fail 11 Jan 2012 112,102 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper rubbers starting to split on ends

Pass 13 Apr 2011 104,901 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 104,862 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

both front wheel bearings slight

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Pass 10 Apr 2010 95,180 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 95,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,209 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f headlight misty but not affecting pattern

Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

o/s/f headlight misty but not affecting pattern

Pass 9 Jun 2008 85,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 72,446 miles

n/s seatbelt slightly damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2007 72,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 59,669 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 59,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 48,496 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 XVK is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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