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AE51 YBK

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,530 mi
Last recorded99,530 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 99,524 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear chassis outer face corroded

offside rear chassis outer face corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 99,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear chassis outer face corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,918 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,049 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side chassis behind rear wheel has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,429 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 91,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,776 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,331 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 75,404 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,780 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,339 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 60,339 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 52,581 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 52,581 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YBK is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE51 YBK, 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 YBK is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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