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AE51 YBB

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,431 mi
Last recorded167,431 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 167,431 miles

rust in chassis / floors & all over vehicle

Fail 5 Jul 2016 167,428 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step and floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

rust in chassis / floors & all over vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2015 164,015 miles

Front bumper insecure

both rear hub oil seals damp

side and rear door handles broken

Fail 9 Jul 2015 164,015 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

both rear hub oil seals damp

side and rear door handles broken

Pass 25 Jun 2014 160,328 miles

both rear brake back plates damp

rust started all over vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2014 160,258 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake back plates damp

rust started all over vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2013 151,262 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 150,577 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2012 134,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty and outter skin peeling

load area door handles broken

o/s /r hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 16 May 2012 134,277 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty and outter skin peeling

load area door handles broken

o/s /r hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2011 210,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 184,784 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 184,784 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 161,719 miles

Rear regidtration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Mar 2008 139,797 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 118,735 miles

Rear brakes out of balance, nearside lower.

Pass 5 May 2006 102,158 miles

rear spring bushes in poor condition

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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AE51 YBB is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE51 YBB, 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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AE51 YBB is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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