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AE51 XWB

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,755 mi
Last recorded109,755 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 109,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 104,419 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 104,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,902 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,980 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,043 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,522 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 61,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,611 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 55,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,021 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,095 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 43,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 35,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 XWB 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 XWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 XWB registered?

AE51 XWB is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is AE51 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XWB 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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