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AO51 XKX

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,310 mi
Last recorded200,310 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XKX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2015 200,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 197,710 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pipes under vehicle covered in underseal

stone chip centre of w/screen

Fail 21 Aug 2013 197,710 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pipes under vehicle covered in underseal

stone chip centre of w/screen

Pass 5 Sep 2012 192,996 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

headlamp lens's deteriated

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2011 179,775 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2011 179,775 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2010 153,654 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 139,943 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 139,928 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2008 124,119 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 124,104 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 109,513 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 81,035 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 64,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 64,114 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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AO51 XKX is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO51 XKX, 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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AO51 XKX is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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