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AE51 YBH

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

89,544 mi
Last recorded89,544 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,544 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside front inner step area very corroded

prop shaft mount worn

rear floor, chassis and rear cross member slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 89,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside front inner step area very corroded

prop shaft mount worn

rear floor, chassis and rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,609 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

o/s/f lower doorstep slight corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2015 79,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 19 Jul 2014 71,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 71,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,823 miles

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

O/S Front foot step hole out side of precrided area

O/S Rear tyre cut in wall no cords showing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 58,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

O/S Front foot step hole out side of precrided area

O/S Rear tyre cut in wall no cords showing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,589 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 39,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,056 miles

engine oil leak near side front

Fail 28 Jun 2011 25,005 miles

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

engine oil leak near side front

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 9,307 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 May 2009 82,585 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 20 May 2009 82,585 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,247 miles

front brake pads getting down

o/s front tyre 3mm

Fail 23 Aug 2007 57,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,314 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2005 35,586 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 34,599 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 34,599 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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AE51 YBH is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 YBH, 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 YBH is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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