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AE51 XZX

2001 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

246,049 mi
Last recorded246,049 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XZX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 246,049 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion underbody inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion underbody inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 246,049 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion underbody inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion underbody inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 246,030 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel x3 (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel x4 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

general corrosion noticed and advice

Pass 15 Oct 2015 240,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 240,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 211,002 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides front wishbone bushes worn/deteriorated

emisions high only just met MOT requirements

slight play n/s inner steering rack joint

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 185,184 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 160,817 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 160,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Air bag light on

Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,835 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 118,833 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 87,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 79,624 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 79,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,101 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,150 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,819 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 XZX is a 2001 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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