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EX51 SXO

2001 Ford Crown

Yellow Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,974 mi
Last recorded61,974 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Crown84,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 SXO
MakeFord
ModelCrown
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 61,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 61,006 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Jul 2023 60,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,230 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,838 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside outer walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Dec 2019 58,461 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Oct 2018 57,231 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,888 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,753 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 51,617 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 51,617 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,134 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 51,104 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,635 miles

can see bottom of front springs

Fail 12 Dec 2011 49,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

can see bottom of front springs

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all Tyres deteriorated

suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2008 48,147 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,147 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,995 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,311 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,911 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 39,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,016 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 SXO is a 2001 Ford Crown in Yellow with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX51 SXO?

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What year was EX51 SXO registered?

EX51 SXO is a 2001 Ford Crown, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is EX51 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 SXO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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