2001 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · Y521 YBD
2001 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 139,550 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y521 YBD Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2010
- 139,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y521 YBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Transit (Y521 YBD) between April 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
Y521 YBD Mileage History
- 28/04/200688,676 mi
- 14/05/200797,523 mi+8,847 mi
- 31/05/2008113,100 mi+15,577 mi
- 02/06/2008113,189 mi+89 mi
- 21/05/2009128,085 mi+14,896 mi
- 14/06/2010139,550 mi+11,465 mi
- 15/06/2010139,550 mi
Average of roughly 12,314 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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