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AO51 XLC

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

234,571 mi
Last recorded234,571 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XLC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 234,571 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

inner sills have excessive underseal applied looking like repair has been done

Fail 10 Jan 2023 234,565 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 234,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 233,254 miles

Underside corroded and holed not affecting prescribed areas yet

Pass 18 Nov 2020 224,340 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 31 May 2019 218,609 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area holed but not structural

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer skins corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 218,609 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rail holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill box section holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area holed but not structural

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer skins corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 213,580 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

slight interraction in rear lights

slight oil leak under side

Pass 30 May 2017 201,289 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 201,286 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 191,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 180,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 172,014 miles

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

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

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

number plate plate light taped

Pass 9 May 2013 162,527 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 156,291 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 151,108 miles

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

n/s/rear light cluster broken but not showing white light to the rear

Pass 17 May 2010 149,074 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 144,152 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 138,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 133,208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 122,572 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 122,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 30 Aug 2005 110,660 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 110,660 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 110,619 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO51 XLC is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO51 XLC, 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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AO51 XLC is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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