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AEZ 5181

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

217,611 mi
Last recorded217,611 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 5181
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 217,611 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill offside nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 210,231 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (front and rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 210,231 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (front and rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 210,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (front and rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 197,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 3 Feb 2022 197,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Feb 2021 181,079 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustments or repair.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 176,113 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 4 Feb 2020 176,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 158,268 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 151,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 151,893 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 144,036 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 134,562 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 123,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 123,925 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 113,127 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 105,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 105,830 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,366 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,192 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,592 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,868 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 69,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 61,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,016 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 51,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AEZ 5181 is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AEZ 5181, 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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AEZ 5181 is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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