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AR51 AEY

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

191,142 mi
Last recorded191,142 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AEY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2015 191,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills front (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at spare wheel nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside cross member (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside next to shock absorber mountings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 182,304 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 175,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 157,644 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 138,070 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 121,357 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 104,020 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 86,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 67,570 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,882 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 41,192 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 AEY is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AEY, 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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What year was AR51 AEY registered?

AR51 AEY is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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The MOT history for AR51 AEY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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