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AE51 XVN

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,837 mi
Last recorded83,837 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 83,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 78,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 78,719 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 77,527 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 75,781 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter edge and perishing

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r inner seal holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear perishing on outter edge

center prop shaft bear worn

Fail 23 May 2018 75,778 miles

Emissions not tested due to excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning rear compensator seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter edge and perishing

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r inner seal holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear perishing on outter edge

center prop shaft bear worn

Pass 16 May 2017 73,931 miles

Both rear chassis rails corroded.

Both rear shocks weeping.

Prop shaft bearing worn.

Fail 16 May 2017 73,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Engine cross member. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both rear chassis rails corroded.

Both rear shocks weeping.

Prop shaft bearing worn.

Pass 27 May 2016 71,974 miles

centre propshaft mtg badly worn

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 71,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre propshaft mtg badly worn

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 69,265 miles

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

both rear chassis rails rusty

Pass 28 May 2014 66,506 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear tyre wall scuffed

Propshaft centre bearing perished

Pass 22 May 2013 64,143 miles

Fronr brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 16 May 2013 63,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 61,217 miles

slight interaction n/s/r light

Fail 21 May 2012 61,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight interaction n/s/r light

Pass 17 May 2011 58,157 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 55,515 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 52,235 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 49,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,031 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,283 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 XVN is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

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

Is AE51 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XVN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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