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AE51 XVX

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,261 mi
Last recorded133,261 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,261 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front arms - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis by shock absorbers mounts (2.4.A.3)

end float in nearside & offside rear half shafts

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front sill damaged

rear suspension bump stops missing

reverse lights not working

wipers poor

Fail 3 Nov 2016 133,217 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside & offside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front arms - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis by shock absorbers mounts (2.4.A.3)

end float in nearside & offside rear half shafts

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front sill damaged

rear suspension bump stops missing

reverse lights not working

wipers poor

Pass 27 Oct 2015 123,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat belt fraying slightly & twisted

nearside & offside front suspension arms - rear bushes deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,966 miles

advise corrosion in front brake pipes.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 115,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

advise corrosion in front brake pipes.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 115,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve mounting area is corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 108,563 miles

'Endfloat' in both rear wheels

engine slight smoky under acceleration

front brake pads appear wearing low

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2011 98,235 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 98,235 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 93,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,076 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 84,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 76,219 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,641 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 67,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 55,111 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 44,184 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r wheel arch - no sharpe edges.

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 XVX is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue 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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

AE51 XVX is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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