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AE51 XWC

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,876 mi
Last recorded177,876 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 177,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet - bulkhead (chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

all welding repairs undersealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 22 Mar 2017 177,870 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking to rack (chalked (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside & offside (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet - bulkhead (chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 165,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member suporting load valve (2.4.A.3)

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

long park brake travel

rear sill sharp edge taped over

welding repairs undersealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 16 Mar 2016 165,708 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member suporting load valve (2.4.A.3)

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

long park brake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2015 154,405 miles

Offside front door mirror cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2015 154,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front door mirror cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2014 143,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 143,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 131,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn on inner face

wiper scratch o/s/front screen

Pass 20 Mar 2012 118,790 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 107,056 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 107,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 93,151 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre propp bearing worn

n/s/f tyre approaching limits scrubbing on inside tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

rear of van boarded out

slight play in both rear half shaft bearings

slight split on brake pedal rubber

Fail 16 Mar 2010 93,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre propp bearing worn

n/s/f tyre approaching limits scrubbing on inside tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

rear of van boarded out

slight play in both rear half shaft bearings

slight split on brake pedal rubber

Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 76,261 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,704 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,903 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 XWC is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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