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AE59 JCU

2010 Ac Ace

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,762 mi
Last recorded45,762 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 JCU
MakeAc
ModelAce
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 45,762 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 44,783 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 44,250 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 41,897 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 41,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 38,781 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,265 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 34,297 miles

Coolant leak Expansion bottle cracked/damaged ()

Front Evidence of tyre fouling a part of the suspension

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission - prop shaft seal & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 34,297 miles

Coolant leak Expansion bottle cracked/damaged ()

Front Evidence of tyre fouling a part of the suspension

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster appears to be faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission - prop shaft seal & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 29,786 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering hose joins (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 29,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster fault (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down top mount (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front shock mount bolt not long enough to reach locking part of nylock nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components adjustable spring seat not secured in position (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering hose joins (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 25,445 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 6,166 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 593 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

lower steering column coupling fouls engine

How Reliable is the Ac Ace?

Based on 1,233 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
416
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Stop lamp not working 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 13
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 12
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AE59 JCU is a 2010 Ac Ace in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Ac Ace fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE59 JCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ac Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 16 years old, this Ac Ace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE59 JCU registered?

AE59 JCU is a 2010 Ac Ace, first registered on 12 February 2010.

Is AE59 JCU safe to buy?

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