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AE51 YBO

2001 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,786 mi
Last recorded157,786 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 157,786 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills, arches and steps (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-Sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-Sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 157,786 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills, arches and steps (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-Sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Road wheel fixing loose Nearside & Offside (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-Sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 154,105 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills, arches and steps (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 5 Dec 2020 153,106 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Undersealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 152,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded inner both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 150,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower inner oil leak

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 147,015 miles

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

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

Rear both sides parkingbrake just met requirement

Fail 7 Oct 2015 147,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear both sides parkingbrake just met requirement

Pass 16 Oct 2014 138,594 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 128,144 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 128,071 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 118,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 108,804 miles

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

holn quiet

Fail 19 Sep 2011 108,804 miles

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

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

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

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

holn quiet

Pass 22 Sep 2010 99,720 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 99,654 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 87,933 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 87,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,858 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 68,451 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 61,071 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 50,710 miles

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

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 YBO is a 2001 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YBO, 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 YBO is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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