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AE51 WRX

2001 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,966 mi
Last recorded148,966 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 148,966 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 135,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 29 Apr 2014 138,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside rear and offside front wheel bearinging slightly rough

Pass 24 Apr 2013 118,790 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Temporary repair to trailer socket mounting

Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,854 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 98,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 98,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,136 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

os rear tyre has cuts in side walls

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,865 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,604 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,604 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

HALF SHAFT END FLOAT DETECTABLE

NAILNEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKES BINDING

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,172 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 45,099 miles

n/s/r tyreside wall damaged but not to cord

Pass 19 Oct 2005 38,170 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 WRX is a 2001 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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