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V8 XAS

2001 Ford Crown

Gold Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,942 mi
Last recorded60,942 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Crown84,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XAS
MakeFord
ModelCrown
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,942 miles

front brake discs in poor condition and pads getting low

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge,both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,231 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 57,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,558 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 51,509 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 44,616 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 40,215 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,700 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 33,868 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 32,121 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 32,121 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 May 2009 29,752 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 29,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

WINDSCREEN WIPERS IN POOR CONDITION ( 22" )

Pass 27 May 2008 27,262 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 23,793 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 21,819 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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V8 XAS is a 2001 Ford Crown in Gold with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V8 XAS, 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 V8 XAS registered?

V8 XAS is a 2001 Ford Crown, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is V8 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 XAS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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