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ST51 APF

2001 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,018 mi
Last recorded194,018 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 APF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 194,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner seat belt not checked (baby seat fitted)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 183,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2013 176,483 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 167,368 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 157,562 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 146,213 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 146,213 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2009 135,415 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 135,415 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 121,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 121,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 106,632 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 106,623 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 87,431 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on brake pipes front to rear inside engine compartment

corrosion on brake pipes off side and near side front

slight corrosion on brake pipes across rear engine axle

Pass 26 Sep 2006 87,431 miles

corrosion on brake pipes front to rear inside engine compartment

corrosion on brake pipes off side and near side front

slight corrosion on brake pipes across rear engine axle

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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ST51 APF is a 2001 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST51 APF, 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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What year was ST51 APF registered?

ST51 APF is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is ST51 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 APF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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