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AE51 XWJ

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,302 mi
Last recorded205,302 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 205,302 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 185,205 miles

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

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

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 185,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 162,599 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

end float in both rear hubs

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

Fail 3 Sep 2011 162,590 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

discs worn and wearing thin

end float in both rear hubs

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2010 128,520 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 123,144 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 118,906 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 118,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 88,003 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 88,003 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 47,241 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 43,169 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

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 XWJ is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

AE51 XWJ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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