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AE51 PLO

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,150 mi
Last recorded175,150 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 PLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 175,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 158,912 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both blades deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2014 134,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 150,540 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 149,392 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 130,692 miles

front discs slightly cracked n/s/f

nail in o/s/r tyre

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 108,247 miles

advise front discs worn

advise slight bearing noise

Fail 28 Apr 2010 108,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front discs worn

advise slight bearing noise

Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,393 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 88,386 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under bonnet not checked

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,919 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 62,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,514 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,614 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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AE51 PLO is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE51 PLO, 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 AE51 PLO registered?

AE51 PLO is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is AE51 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 PLO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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