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AE51 HNU

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,664 mi
Last recorded146,664 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 HNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 146,664 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 146,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 140,497 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded slightly

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 135,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 129,015 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 128,997 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 124,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 116,742 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 116,728 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 111,295 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 111,283 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 93,780 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 93,775 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 81,216 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.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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AE51 HNU is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HNU, 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

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What year was AE51 HNU registered?

AE51 HNU is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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