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AR51 AEL

2001 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,040 mi
Last recorded80,040 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 80,040 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 80,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 71,551 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 65,241 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 57,469 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,597 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,625 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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AR51 AEL is a 2001 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AR51 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR51 AEL?

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What year was AR51 AEL registered?

AR51 AEL is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is AR51 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 AEL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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