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AE51 XXN

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,554 mi
Last recorded122,554 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 122,554 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 122,548 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Out side zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 115,150 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 115,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 110,047 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

both sides rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 104,119 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside wiper rubber splitting

Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 99,511 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,467 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 94,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 91,596 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 91,560 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 88,127 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 81,502 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 81,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,436 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 75,436 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 63,310 miles

tighten both gearbox mounting bolts

Fail 11 Oct 2007 63,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tighten both gearbox mounting bolts

Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,386 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 54,386 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

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 XXN is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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The MOT history for AE51 XXN shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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