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AE51 XXP

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,790 mi
Last recorded149,790 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XXP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 149,790 miles

extensive surface corrosion in underbody, some rust in nbrake pipes.

rear seats fitted with non standard fittings.

some imbalance /fluctuation in rear brake performance.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 149,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

extensive surface corrosion in underbody, some rust in nbrake pipes.

rear seats fitted with non standard fittings.

some imbalance /fluctuation in rear brake performance.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 142,660 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 131,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 119,577 miles

front bumper insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2012 119,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2011 95,367 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,339 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 93,552 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,552 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 83,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 62,740 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise nails in treads opf n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/f tyres

exhaust showing age rusty in places

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush perishing and cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2006 62,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise nails in treads of n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/f tyres

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 XXP is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

AE51 XXP is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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