2001 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · ML51 XZW
2001 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 166,632 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2017.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML51 XZW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2016
- 166,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML51 XZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Transit (ML51 XZW) between April 2006 and October 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
ML51 XZW Mileage History
- 11/04/2006160,530 mi
- 27/04/2006160,530 mi
- 09/03/200788,922 mi-71,608 mi
- 05/03/200896,191 mi+7,269 mi
- 11/03/200896,235 mi+44 mi
- 02/04/2009104,020 mi+7,785 mi
- 08/04/2009104,020 mi
- 08/04/2010114,132 mi+10,112 mi
- 04/04/2011121,071 mi+6,939 mi
- 04/04/2011121,071 mi
- 16/03/2012124,363 mi+3,292 mi
- 30/03/2012124,451 mi+88 mi
- 18/04/2012125,588 mi+1,137 mi
- 18/04/2012125,588 mi
- 04/05/2013143,268 mi+17,680 mi
- 08/05/2013143,268 mi
- 06/05/2014157,512 mi+14,244 mi
- 07/05/2014147,514 mi-9,998 mi
- 20/05/2015158,001 mi+10,487 mi
- 03/10/2016166,632 mi+8,631 mi
Average of roughly 582 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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