2001 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · BV51 PYA
2001 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 160,584 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV51 PYA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 160,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV51 PYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Transit (BV51 PYA) between March 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Pillar - Ne”; “Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ”; “Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (”.
BV51 PYA Mileage History
- 25/03/2024159,690 mi
- 27/03/2024159,695 mi+5 mi
- 28/03/2025160,539 mi+844 mi
- 07/04/2025160,584 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 864 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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