2001 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · Y542 JBO
2001 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 247,301 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2018.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 247,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y542 JBO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2017
- 247,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Y542 JBO Mileage History
- 07/06/2006139,444 mi
- 08/06/2006139,445 mi+1 mi
- 25/05/2007146,618 mi+7,173 mi
- 09/01/2008152,760 mi+6,142 mi
- 22/01/2009164,785 mi+12,025 mi
- 29/01/2009164,939 mi+154 mi
- 14/12/2010183,752 mi+18,813 mi
- 14/12/2010183,752 mi
- 22/11/2011202,337 mi+18,585 mi
- 23/11/2011202,350 mi+13 mi
- 26/11/2012206,555 mi+4,205 mi
- 28/11/2012206,560 mi+5 mi
- 01/07/2014221,385 mi+14,825 mi
- 01/07/2015242,050 mi+20,665 mi
- 06/09/2017247,301 mi+5,251 mi
Average of roughly 9,588 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Y542 JBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Transit (Y542 JBO) between June 2006 and September 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)”; “Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (Y542 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as Y542JBO.
HONDA
CBR1100XX
ROVER
MINI
HONDA
CBR600
HONDA
VFR800 FI
YAMAHA
XJR1300
VAUXHALL
BRAVA
PIAGGIO
PX 125 (VESPA)
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLK
RENAULT
MEGANE
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
FORD TRANSIT Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2001 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.