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AE51 YBZ

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,329 mi
Last recorded158,329 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 158,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sills inner and outer corroded but out of prescribed area

propshaft support bearing rubbers worn

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 28 Mar 2017 154,952 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded around bump stop area but not considered yet to be a rfr.

Offside Rear chassis corroded around bump stop area but not considered yet to be a rfr.

Play in propshaft centre bearing both ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 154,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded around bump stop area but not considered yet to be a rfr.

Offside Rear chassis corroded around bump stop area but not considered yet to be a rfr.

Play in propshaft centre bearing both ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 151,036 miles

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

both centre prop bearings worn

Pass 18 Feb 2015 147,045 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 139,438 miles

Centre rear propshaft mount excessively deteriated

O/S/F metal brake pipe starting to corode

O/S/R metal brake pipe starting to corode

Slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 8 Feb 2014 139,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre rear propshaft mount excessively deteriated

O/S/F metal brake pipe starting to corode

O/S/R metal brake pipe starting to corode

Slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 7 Feb 2013 135,649 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 131,923 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 123,951 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 115,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 105,878 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 96,062 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 79,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front windscreen chipped

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to perish

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 May 2007 79,604 miles

front windscreen chipped

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to perish

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 7 Aug 2006 72,130 miles

front brake discs have a wear lip

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear brakes close to limit

screenwashers need adjusting

Fail 7 Aug 2006 72,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs have a wear lip

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear brakes close to limit

screenwashers need adjusting

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 YBZ 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 70.6%.

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

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