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AE51 XVP

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

121,337 mi
Last recorded121,337 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 121,337 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle but outside prescribed area

Pass 6 Aug 2024 120,305 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle outside perscribed area

sum imbalance to rear foot and park brakes

Fail 6 Aug 2024 120,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to underside of vehicle outside perscribed area

sum imbalance to rear foot and park brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2023 119,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perrish (5.2.3 (e))

park brake just meets required effort

slight imbalance to rear service brake

Pass 17 Aug 2022 117,833 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 117,832 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn X 2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 116,293 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre propshaft supports excessively worn

rear step offside inner mounting corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2021 116,293 miles

Body has an unsafe modification nearside side door padlock assembly (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill within 30cm of seat fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost inner panel within 30cm of nearside rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre propshaft supports excessively worn

possible inadequate repair to nearside rear floor

rear step offside inner mounting corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 115,464 miles

Cab step corroded outside mot prescribed areas

Engine noisey.

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring rear hanger areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 115,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring front hanger - inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/floor join @ shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch/floor seam @ shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Cab step corroded outside mot prescribed areas

Engine noisey.

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring rear hanger areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 114,205 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/front inner wing rusting

Fail 15 Jul 2019 114,205 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/front inner wing rusting

Pass 31 Jul 2018 113,015 miles

Age related surface corrosion/lifting of factory protective coatings to underside

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section @ shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear inner arch closure panels@ rear corroded just outside mot perscribed area of spring mounts

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 112,897 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Age related surface corrosion/lifting of factory protective coatings to underside

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section @ shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear inner arch closure panels@ rear corroded just outside mot perscribed area of spring mounts

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 112,109 miles

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

o/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 111,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.0mm and also perishing to sidewalls - early replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 109,945 miles

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

engine drivebelt/pulley or idler noisey

Fail 16 Jul 2015 109,945 miles

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

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

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

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

engine drivebelt noisey

Pass 16 Jul 2014 108,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

aux drivebelt/tensioner/s slightly noisey

Fail 16 Jul 2014 108,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

aux drivebelt/tensioner/s slightly noisey

Pass 17 Jul 2013 107,550 miles

door sills & chassis rusty

rear spring mountings rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2012 106,297 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

stonechips to windscreen

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 24 Jul 2012 106,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

stonechips to windscreen

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 13 Jul 2011 105,329 miles

o/s rear spring rear hanger rusty

steel brake pipes behind fuel filter rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2010 104,533 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 104,528 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 103,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 99,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 85,006 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 71,658 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 56,355 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 56,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XVP is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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