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EX51 RXB

2001 Ford Crown

Gold Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,957 mi
Last recorded133,957 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Crown84,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 RXB
MakeFord
ModelCrown
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 133,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front d bushs slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 133,383 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 128,371 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 121,856 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 117,509 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 114,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,787 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 104,787 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,916 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 102,916 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,012 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 90,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,329 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 71,146 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,232 miles

Oil leak

all exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,789 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,454 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,277 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 51,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,879 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Crown?

Based on 1,969 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,177
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31
Headlamp aim too low 29
fog lamp missing 28
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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EX51 RXB is a 2001 Ford Crown in Gold with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Crown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 84,227 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 Crown fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX51 RXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Crown typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Crown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX51 RXB registered?

EX51 RXB is a 2001 Ford Crown, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is EX51 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 RXB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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