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AE51 WNF

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,975 mi
Last recorded92,975 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 92,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, inner arches/sills withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,056 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 90,050 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmenber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 87,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear cross member corroded but not seriously effecting the strength of the vehicle.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 87,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear cross member corroded but not seriously effecting the strength of the vehicle.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,224 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 84,858 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,684 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,015 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 83,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Aug 2012 233,646 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 233,646 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,859 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 81,859 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,562 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 81,562 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 81,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

coolant on min

drivers seat base sponge damaged/missing

prop guard loose

Pass 27 Jun 2008 69,511 miles

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

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

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

vac pump leaking oil

viscus fan worn

Fail 27 Jun 2008 69,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vac pump leaking oil

viscus fan worn

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,886 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,390 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 WNF is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WNF, 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 WNF is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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