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AE51 XXC

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,259 mi
Last recorded104,259 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 104,259 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion rear cross member corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arches (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 104,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arches (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,158 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 91,158 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 84,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2015 84,011 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,274 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,012 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 26 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 15 Mar 2010 51,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 21 May 2009 48,543 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 48,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 41,893 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 41,893 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 37,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,597 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 XXC is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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