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AE51 WKV

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,338 mi
Last recorded190,338 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 190,338 miles

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Offside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 180,204 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 180,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 170,910 miles

Rear spring shackles restricted movement

Fail 6 Aug 2013 170,900 miles

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

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

Rear spring shackles restricted movement

Fail 18 Jul 2013 170,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 160,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Pass 20 Jul 2012 160,347 miles

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Pass 14 Jul 2011 147,004 miles

2 rear b/pipes corroding

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

slight dampness on p/steering pipe

Pass 15 Jun 2010 133,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jun 2009 128,702 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 128,701 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 112,051 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 112,051 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 89,314 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 70,992 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 WKV is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WKV, 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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AE51 WKV is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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