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AE51 WMA

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,849 mi
Last recorded184,849 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 184,849 miles

Corrosion to all under the body and prescribed area

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both side front suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 183,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Apr 2012 182,746 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 182,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 179,972 miles

underside of van is very rusty also brake pipes are rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2009 178,433 miles

all brake pipes both front and rear heavily coated in protective grease

neaside sill area corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

Fail 14 Sep 2009 178,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all brake pipes both front and rear heavily coated in protective grease

neaside sill area corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

Fail 6 Aug 2009 178,412 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

brake pipes front and rear HEAVILY coated in protective grease

nearside sill area corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 175,647 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 175,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 167,083 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 142,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 124,789 miles

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

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 WMA is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WMA, 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 WMA is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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