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XSL 218

2001 Ford Pick Up

Blue Diesel 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,098 mi
Last recorded5,098 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Pick Up95,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSL 218
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 5,098 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 5,098 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 5,112 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 5,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 5,098 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 5,098 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 5,098 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 5,098 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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XSL 218 is a 2001 Ford Pick Up in Blue with a 3,246cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Ford Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 95,615 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XSL 218, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XSL 218?

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What year was XSL 218 registered?

XSL 218 is a 2001 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is XSL 218 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSL 218 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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