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AE51 XRW

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,641 mi
Last recorded116,641 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 116,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front of van damaged

Hand brake travel excessive

Fail 8 Mar 2017 116,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front of van damaged

Hand brake travel excessive

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,203 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,693 miles

Nearside front tyre distorted

Offside front tyre distorted

Fail 27 Mar 2015 89,388 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front tyre distorted

Offside front tyre distorted

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,855 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,148 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,711 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,662 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,255 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,607 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 51,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,007 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 29,562 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 XRW is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue 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 XRW, 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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What year was AE51 XRW registered?

AE51 XRW is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is AE51 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XRW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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