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AE51 XVS

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,883 mi
Last recorded147,883 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2012 147,883 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

both outer sills corroded and holed

Pass 14 Feb 2011 132,674 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 132,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 119,364 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 119,364 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,294 miles

slight end float play in rear axle both sides

Fail 19 Jan 2009 105,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight end float play in rear axle both sides

Pass 10 Jun 2008 100,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 85,451 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,804 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 67,800 miles

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

Accident damage along offside of vehicle.

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 XVS is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

AE51 XVS is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is AE51 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XVS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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