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AE51 XYZ

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,499 mi
Last recorded166,499 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 166,499 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 157,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 154,762 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 150,321 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe over rear axle slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 139,111 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 127,796 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oliling throughjout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 11 Jan 2014 119,467 miles

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

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

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

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY SALTY SURFACE RUST REQ GOOD CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK PIPES HOSES WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Fail 11 Jan 2014 119,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY SALTY SURFACE RUST REQ GOOD CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK PIPES HOSES WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Pass 13 Sep 2012 112,169 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres uneven wear

Fail 12 Sep 2012 112,151 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,146 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 85,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,957 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,237 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Oct 2005 46,805 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 XYZ is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

AE51 XYZ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AE51 XYZ safe to buy?

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