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AE51 WRT

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,019 mi
Last recorded172,019 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 172,019 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wishbone rear bushes are showing signs of wear

exhaust system is very rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre is wearing low

o/s/r shock absorber slight leak

under body rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2015 171,969 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are weraring

rusty sills and brake pipes and under body

very rusty condition

major oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 164,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Large crack at nearside front bottom of windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Tape over offside front outer sill

Fail 29 Oct 2014 164,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Large crack at nearside front bottom of windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Tape over offside front outer sill

Pass 27 Sep 2013 150,218 miles

Excessive corrosion on offside front outer sill, not within prescribed area.

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 150,218 miles

Excessive corrosion on offside front outer sill, not within prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 130,338 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 112,804 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 112,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 99,541 miles

rear lamps cracked

rear no plate fading

Fail 14 Dec 2009 99,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear lamps cracked

rear no plate fading

Pass 22 Dec 2008 90,528 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 79,631 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 79,614 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 70,912 miles

NEARSIDE AND CENTRE SEAT BELTS STARTING TO FRAY

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT CONDENSATED BUT NOT AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED NEARSIDE

Fail 28 Dec 2006 70,910 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW

N/S AND CENTRE SEAT BELTS STARTING TO FRAY AND FLUFF

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT CONDENSATED NOT AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

WASHER JETS PARTIALLY BLOCKED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED NEARSIDE

Pass 29 Dec 2005 61,897 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 WRT is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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