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AE51 XYU

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,611 mi
Last recorded124,611 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 124,611 miles

Both lower arm rear bushes perishing

Front number plate damage

Nearside Front Seat removed

Nearside Front Wing mirror damage

Nearside Rear Side wall cracking

Nearside Rear sill of vehicle corroding

Underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2017 124,586 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are perished

no passenger seat fitted

rear of n/s sill is corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 124,426 miles

n/s and o/s rear of front wishbone bushes perished

rear of n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 123,999 miles

Nearside rear of outer sill corroded

n/s and o/s rear of front wishbone bushes in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2014 123,840 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 122,865 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r chassis corroded slightly

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

signs of damage to both rear chassis rails

Fail 17 May 2013 122,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear chassis rails damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2012 113,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear chassis rails appear to have slight damage

tow bar electric socket secured with cable ties

Fail 30 Mar 2012 113,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear chassis rails appear to have slight damage

tow bar electric socket secured with cable ties

Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,006 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 93,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,494 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,547 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,637 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,192 miles

Slight play on n/s/r half shaft.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 25,385 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 XYU is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

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

Is AE51 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XYU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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