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A16 PBJ

2001 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,315 mi
Last recorded53,315 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 53,315 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 51,765 miles

1 fuel tank trap has corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 50,307 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 50,306 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to bad hydraulic leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 47,657 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 46,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis is under sealed

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 45,906 miles

All off chassis area underseal unable to inspect

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

underside of chassis has been undersealed

Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,918 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,208 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,984 miles

All four tyres sidewalls perishing

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,508 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

windscreen damaged not in drivers view of road

Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,048 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,814 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,874 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,507 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 21,328 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,520 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 14,939 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 14,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Sep 2005 10,910 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 10,910 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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A16 PBJ is a 2001 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 PBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 PBJ registered?

A16 PBJ is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is A16 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 PBJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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