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AE51 XZA

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,499 mi
Last recorded225,499 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 225,499 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door mirror missing outer case

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front step has small hole not considered excessive

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 225,499 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position cannot be opened or closed (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 1/4 panel by rear leaf spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger by front leaf spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis by step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 1/4 panel by rear leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member by tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door mirror missing outer case

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front step has small hole not considered excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 219,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 219,239 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking from drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 210,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipes rear to front greased up when presented for test

Pass 8 May 2018 209,196 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 209,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 94,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Behind rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 198,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis rail by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Behind rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 183,188 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 170,530 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 154,836 miles

rear off chassic rusty

Fail 7 May 2014 154,826 miles

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

front pads getting down

rear off chassic rusty

Fail 1 May 2013 135,445 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 135,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 126,609 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/ outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2011 118,048 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 118,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 109,924 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 97,893 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 97,893 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 87,768 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 75,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,117 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 XZA is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XZA, 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 XZA is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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