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AE51 XXV

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,662 mi
Last recorded122,662 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 122,662 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 110,405 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 93,852 miles

front number plate cracked still easily read

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres are cracking on sidewalls but not exposing ply/cords

n/s/r brake pipe to cylinder slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

wrong size spare wheel undernearth

Fail 1 Apr 2010 93,885 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked still easily read

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres are cracking on sidewalls but not exposing ply/cords

n/s/r brake pipe to cylinder slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,880 miles

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

spare wheel secure but not fully tightned up to body

Fail 13 Mar 2009 79,880 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

spare wheel secure but not fully tightned up to body

Pass 20 Mar 2008 79,190 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,378 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 65,580 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XXV is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

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

Is AE51 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XXV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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