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AE51 XWX

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,790 mi
Last recorded71,790 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,790 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 71,790 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 69,799 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Central u/j joint

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,301 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 68,301 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,151 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 67,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 66,280 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,868 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,942 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,015 miles

front.brake.dics.slightly.pitted.and.worn

Fail 5 Apr 2011 59,015 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front.brake.dics.slightly.pitted.and.worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,153 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 56,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,372 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,388 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 49,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 46,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,762 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 45,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,215 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 38,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 14 Dec 2005 32,116 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 32,116 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XWX is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

AE51 XWX is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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