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AE51 XWF

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,392 mi
Last recorded105,392 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,392 miles

drivers seat worn

n/s/f tyre 2mm

rear chassis rails corroding

screen chipped

viscous fan hub worn

Fail 3 Sep 2013 105,392 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

drivers seat worn

n/s/f tyre 2mm

rear chassis rails corroding

screen chipped

viscous fan hub worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,557 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

nails in rear tyres

Fail 18 Sep 2012 103,557 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

nails in rear tyres

Fail 5 Sep 2011 97,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s mirror cracked

nail in o/s/r tyre

screen chipped

Pass 5 Sep 2011 97,231 miles

n/s mirror cracked

nail in o/s/r tyre

screen chipped

Pass 20 Aug 2010 90,861 miles

Exhaust tail pipe hitting rear step on start up

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight screen damage

Steering rack general wear

Fail 20 Aug 2010 90,861 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust tail pipe hitting rear step on start up

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight screen damage

Steering rack general wear

Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,259 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 83,632 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 77,962 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 77,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 65,406 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 XWF is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

AE51 XWF is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is AE51 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XWF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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