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AE51 PLX

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,808 mi
Last recorded130,808 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 130,808 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 130,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,649 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 122,649 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 116,420 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,504 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated [cracked]

Fail 6 Mar 2015 107,504 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated [cracked]

Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,148 miles

both rear outer sills heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 100,148 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear outer sills heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,055 miles

offside front tyre worn

Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,388 miles

both front springs corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

offside front tyre worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 96,174 miles

front brake pads heavily worn

nearside rear outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 90,246 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 82,208 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 82,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008
Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,734 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 48,578 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 PLX is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AE51 PLX, 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 AE51 PLX?

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What year was AE51 PLX registered?

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

Is AE51 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 PLX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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