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AE51 WNH

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,852 mi
Last recorded173,852 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WNH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 173,852 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 173,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 167,015 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 159,098 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 159,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 153,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 153,712 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 14,946 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Nov 2012 146,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Nov 2011 141,916 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

air intake pipe adrift

n/s rear fog inop

n/s side light dim

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2010 133,216 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre has small cuts in side wall

Fail 5 Oct 2009 128,557 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

CORROSION TO O/S/F INNER WING

Coolant leak

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 128,557 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

CORROSION TO O/S/F INNER WING

Coolant leak

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

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

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 1 May 2008 126,572 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 126,572 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2007 108,006 miles

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

lower rear shocker mountings damaged advise only

Fail 11 Jul 2007 108,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

lower rear shocker mountings damaged advise only

Pass 18 Oct 2006 92,377 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 92,377 miles

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 75,609 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 75,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 WNH is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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