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AE51 XWN

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,685 mi
Last recorded102,685 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 102,685 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f o/s/f inner body panels (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r chassie body panel corroded slightly (2.4.A.3)

n/s o/s sill rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2014 102,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various surface corrosion on both outer sill

Fail 30 Aug 2014 102,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various surface corrosion on both outer sill

Pass 4 Feb 2012 101,221 miles

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

n/s/r oil seal on axle is leaking slightly

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 91,047 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear diff axle slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2010 80,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 72,967 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,543 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,119 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 XWN is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

AE51 XWN is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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